How many core principles are laid down in the United Nations Declaration of Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources?

Correct option is D

The UN General Assembly Resolution 1803 (XVII) on Permanent Sovereignty over Natural Resources (1962) outlines eight core principles. These include:
· Sovereign right over natural resources
· National development and well-being
· Respect for international economic cooperation
· Foreign investment under regulation
· Non-discrimination
· Compensation for expropriation
· Sovereignty subject to international law
· Disputes to be resolved peacefully
Information Booster:
· This resolution is foundational to international environmental law and state sovereignty.
· It links economic independence with resource control, influencing policies of developing countries.