Arrange the following Conventions/treaties in their chronological order:
(A) Hague Conventions (on humanitarian law)

(B) European Convention of Human Rights

(C) Geneva Convention

(D) Tokyo Convention (on hijacking)

(E) Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

• Hague Conventions (A) – The Hague Conventions were established in 1899 and 1907 to regulate the laws of war and war crimes, setting rules for the conduct of warfare and the protection of victims in armed conflicts.

• Geneva Convention (C) – The Geneva Conventions (particularly the 1949 version) set out the rules for the treatment of wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians in wartime.

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights (E) – The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1948, outlining fundamental human rights to be protected for all people.

• European Convention on Human Rights (B) – The European Convention on Human Rights was signed in 1950 by the Council of Europe, aimed at protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms in Europe.

• Tokyo Convention (D) – The Tokyo Convention was signed in 1963 and deals with the offenses and certain other acts committed on board aircraft, establishing the jurisdiction of states to prosecute such acts.

Information Booster:
These documents have played an essential role in the evolution of international law, particularly in the areas of humanitarian law, human rights, and the regulation of international conflicts.