0

Means and Methods of Warfare

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge of the means and methods of warfare, including the laws and regulations governing their use.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: means and methods of warfare humanitarian law law
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the primary purpose of the laws of war?

  1. To protect civilians and non-combatants from harm

  2. To ensure that all parties to a conflict have equal access to resources

  3. To prevent the use of weapons of mass destruction

  4. To establish a framework for peace negotiations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the laws of war is to protect civilians and non-combatants from harm. This includes protecting them from attack, injury, and death, as well as from the effects of starvation, disease, and displacement.

What is the principle of distinction?

  1. The principle that combatants and non-combatants must be distinguished from each other

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of distinction is the principle that combatants and non-combatants must be distinguished from each other, that attacks must be directed only at military targets, and that civilians must not be targeted directly.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained.

What is the principle of necessity?

  1. The principle that force may only be used when it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of necessity is the principle that force may only be used when it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

What is the principle of humanity?

  1. The principle that unnecessary suffering must be avoided

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of humanity is the principle that unnecessary suffering must be avoided.

What is the principle of chivalry?

  1. The principle that combatants should treat each other with respect and dignity

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of chivalry is the principle that combatants should treat each other with respect and dignity.

What are the main types of weapons prohibited by the laws of war?

  1. Chemical weapons

  2. Biological weapons

  3. Nuclear weapons

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main types of weapons prohibited by the laws of war are chemical weapons, biological weapons, and nuclear weapons.

What is the principle of non-discrimination?

  1. The principle that all people are equal before the law

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination is the principle that all people are equal before the law.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained.

What is the principle of necessity?

  1. The principle that force may only be used when it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of necessity is the principle that force may only be used when it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

What is the principle of humanity?

  1. The principle that unnecessary suffering must be avoided

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of humanity is the principle that unnecessary suffering must be avoided.

What is the principle of chivalry?

  1. The principle that combatants should treat each other with respect and dignity

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of chivalry is the principle that combatants should treat each other with respect and dignity.

What are the main types of weapons prohibited by the laws of war?

  1. Chemical weapons

  2. Biological weapons

  3. Nuclear weapons

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The main types of weapons prohibited by the laws of war are chemical weapons, biological weapons, and nuclear weapons.

What is the principle of non-discrimination?

  1. The principle that all people are equal before the law

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination is the principle that all people are equal before the law.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that attacks must be directed only at military targets

  3. The principle that civilians must not be targeted directly

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that the harm caused by an attack must not be excessive in relation to the military advantage gained.

- Hide questions