Correct option is B
The correct option is (b) B, D, E only.
The question asks for the statements that are NOT correct.
Explanation:
We must evaluate the factual accuracy of each statement regarding international law:
| Statement | Fact Check | Status |
| A. In the Hague Conference of 1930, a convention on the conflict of Nationality law was signed and adopted. | Correct. The Hague Conference for the Codification of International Law (1930) resulted in the Convention on Certain Questions relating to the Conflict of Nationality Laws. | Correct |
| B. Nottebohm case is related to “statelessness”. | Incorrect. The Nottebohm Case (Liechtenstein v. Guatemala) (1955) is the key authority on the principle of "genuine link" or "effective nationality," which determines the validity of nationality granted by a state. While related to nationality, its core finding is not about statelessness. | NOT Correct |
| C. On 7th November 1967, the General Assembly of the U.N adopted the declaration on elimination of discrimination against women. | Correct. The UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (DEDAW) on November 7, 1967. | Correct |
| D. The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, 1961 came into force on December 13, 1965. | Incorrect. The Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, 1961, actually came into force much later, on December 13, 1975. | NOT Correct |
| E. The Convention on the Status of Stateless Persons was adopted on 6th June 1960. | Incorrect. The Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons was adopted by the UN on September 28, 1954, not 1960. | NOT Correct |
The statements that are NOT correct are B, D, and E.
Information Booster:
Addressing Statelessness
The international legal framework addresses statelessness (the condition of a person having no recognized nationality in any state) through two major UN conventions:
- Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons (1954): Defines the term "stateless person" and sets out minimum rights (like rights to education, employment, and travel documents) that contracting states must grant to stateless individuals residing in their territories.
- Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (1961): Focuses on preventing statelessness by establishing rules regarding the acquisition and retention of nationality, particularly concerning children and nationality loss.
Additional Knowledge:
The Nottebohm Principle
The Nottebohm Case established that a state is not obligated to recognize the nationality granted by another state unless a "genuine link" exists between the person and the granting state. This link requires a strong connection, such as residence, family, business, or integration into the country's customs, going beyond mere legal formality.
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