The Headquarters of the International Court of justice is at

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) The Hague

Explanation:

• The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is headquartered at The Hague, in the Netherlands. It is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, established in 1945 by the UN Charter and began its operations in 1946.
• The court settles disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized international organs and agencies.

Information Booster:

International Court of Justice (ICJ)

Official Languages: French and English

Powers and Functions:

• Contentious Cases: Resolves disputes between member states on issues like territorial boundaries, sovereignty, maritime boundaries, non-use of force, humanitarian law, and diplomatic relations. Judgments are final and binding.
• Advisory Opinions: Issues non-binding legal opinions on questions referred by UN bodies or specialized agencies, clarifying legal functions and authority.

Judges:

• It consists of 15 judges elected for 9-year terms by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.

Additional Knowledge:

• Geneva – Headquarters of organizations like World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO).
• Rome – Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
• Vienna – Headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).