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    The first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice was -
    Question

    The first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice was -

    A.

    Justice P.N. Bhagwati

    B.

    Justice Nagendra Singh

    C.

    Justice Krishna Iyyer

    D.

    None of the above

    Correct option is B


    Justice Nagendra Singh was the first Indian appointed as a Judge of the International Court of Justice. He served from 1973 to 1988 and was also the President of the ICJ from 1985 to 1988.
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    Nagendra Singh made significant contributions to international law and is remembered for his role in the ICJ's judgments on various international disputes.
    Additional Knowledge
    · P.N. Bhagwati and Krishna Iyyer: Not appointed to the ICJ, though both were notable figures in Indian law.

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