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Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the Geneva Conventions and Additional Protocols, which are a set of rules that seek to protect individuals in times of armed conflict.
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of the Geneva Conventions?

  1. Humanity

  2. Impartiality

  3. Neutrality

  4. Proportionality

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proportionality is not a fundamental principle of the Geneva Conventions. The fundamental principles are humanity, impartiality, and neutrality.

What is the purpose of the First Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field

  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect civilians in times of war

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The First Geneva Convention is designed to protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field.

What is the purpose of the Second Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field

  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect civilians in times of war

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Second Geneva Convention is designed to protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea.

What is the purpose of the Third Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field

  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect civilians in times of war

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Third Geneva Convention is designed to protect prisoners of war.

What is the purpose of the Fourth Geneva Convention?

  1. To protect the wounded and sick in armed forces in the field

  2. To protect the wounded, sick and shipwrecked members of armed forces at sea

  3. To protect prisoners of war

  4. To protect civilians in times of war

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Fourth Geneva Convention is designed to protect civilians in times of war.

What is the purpose of the Additional Protocol I?

  1. To strengthen the protection of victims of international armed conflicts

  2. To strengthen the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts

  3. To strengthen the protection of civilians in times of war

  4. To strengthen the protection of prisoners of war

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Additional Protocol I is designed to strengthen the protection of victims of international armed conflicts.

What is the purpose of the Additional Protocol II?

  1. To strengthen the protection of victims of international armed conflicts

  2. To strengthen the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts

  3. To strengthen the protection of civilians in times of war

  4. To strengthen the protection of prisoners of war

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Additional Protocol II is designed to strengthen the protection of victims of non-international armed conflicts.

What is the principle of distinction?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of distinction is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks.

What is the principle of necessity?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between necessary and unnecessary attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of necessity is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between necessary and unnecessary attacks.

What is the principle of humanity?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between humane and inhumane attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of humanity is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between humane and inhumane attacks.

What is the principle of impartiality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between impartial and partial attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of impartiality is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between impartial and partial attacks.

What is the principle of non-discrimination?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between discriminatory and non-discriminatory attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between discriminatory and non-discriminatory attacks.

What is the principle of proportionality?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between proportional and disproportionate attacks.

What is the principle of responsibility?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between direct and indirect attacks

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between responsible and irresponsible attacks

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of responsibility is the principle that parties to a conflict must distinguish between responsible and irresponsible attacks.

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