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Arrange the following sources of International Law in the preferential sequence in which they are…

The ICJ applies sources in the Art. 38 order: general conventions (1), international custom (3), general principles (2), and then judicial decisions (4) as subsidiary means,…

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Arrange the following sources of International Law in the preferential sequence in which they are applied by the International Court of Justice while deciding disputes submitted to it. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
1. General international convention
2. General principles of law recognised by civilised nations
3. International customs
4. Judicial decisions of international tribunals

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Correct answer C

The ICJ applies sources in the Art. 38 order: general conventions (1), international custom (3), general principles (2), and then judicial decisions (4) as subsidiary means, that is "1, 3, 2, 4".

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