The Nuremberg Trial classified the crimes punishable under International law into the categories of:
(A) Genocide
(B) Crimes against women and children
(C) Crimes against peace
(D) War crimes
(E) Crimes against humanity
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The Nuremberg Trials, held after World War II, classified punishable crimes under international law into three main categories: (i) War Crimes, (ii) Crimes against Humanity, and (iii) Crimes against Peace. These were codified in the Charter of the International Military Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg in 1945.

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War Crimes included violations of the laws or customs of war, such as murder, ill-treatment of prisoners of war, and killing of hostages.

Crimes against Humanity involved systematic attacks against civilian populations, including murder, enslavement, and extermination.

Crimes against Peace referred to the planning, initiation, or waging of wars of aggression, violating international treaties or assurances.