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Protected Persons and Objects

Description: This quiz covers the topic of Protected Persons and Objects under Humanitarian Law.
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Which of the following is NOT a protected person under international humanitarian law?

  1. Wounded and sick combatants

  2. Shipwrecked persons

  3. Civilians taking no active part in hostilities

  4. Prisoners of war

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Civilians taking no active part in hostilities are not protected persons under international humanitarian law.

What is the primary purpose of the principle of distinction in international humanitarian law?

  1. To distinguish between combatants and non-combatants

  2. To distinguish between military and civilian objects

  3. To distinguish between lawful and unlawful targets

  4. To distinguish between friendly and enemy forces

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary purpose of the principle of distinction in international humanitarian law is to distinguish between military and civilian objects.

Which of the following is NOT a protected object under international humanitarian law?

  1. Hospitals and other medical facilities

  2. Schools and universities

  3. Places of worship

  4. Military objectives

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Military objectives are not protected objects under international humanitarian law.

What is the principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be proportional to the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be proportional to the threat posed by the target

  4. The principle that the use of force must be proportional to the necessity of the situation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law is the principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained.

What is the principle of necessity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be necessary to achieve the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be necessary to protect civilians

  4. The principle that the use of force must be necessary to prevent a greater harm

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of necessity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

What is the principle of humanity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be humane

  3. The principle that the attack must be humane

  4. The principle that the use of force must be humane

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of humanity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized.

What is the principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that combatants must treat each other with respect

  2. The principle that combatants must not engage in unnecessary violence

  3. The principle that combatants must not attack each other treacherously

  4. The principle that combatants must not use weapons that cause unnecessary suffering

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law is the principle that combatants must treat each other with respect.

What is the principle of good faith in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use deception to gain a military advantage

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use perfidy to gain a military advantage

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use treachery to gain a military advantage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of good faith in international humanitarian law is the principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

What is the principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law?

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

  2. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law

  3. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same treatment under international humanitarian law

  4. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same rights under international humanitarian law

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law is the principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law.

What is the principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be proportional to the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be proportional to the threat posed by the target

  4. The principle that the use of force must be proportional to the necessity of the situation

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of proportionality in international humanitarian law is the principle that the harm caused to civilians must be proportional to the military advantage gained.

What is the principle of necessity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be necessary to achieve the military objective

  3. The principle that the attack must be necessary to protect civilians

  4. The principle that the use of force must be necessary to prevent a greater harm

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of necessity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the use of force is only justified if it is necessary to achieve a legitimate military objective.

What is the principle of humanity in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized

  2. The principle that the means of warfare must be humane

  3. The principle that the attack must be humane

  4. The principle that the use of force must be humane

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of humanity in international humanitarian law is the principle that the suffering of civilians must be minimized.

What is the principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that combatants must treat each other with respect

  2. The principle that combatants must not engage in unnecessary violence

  3. The principle that combatants must not attack each other treacherously

  4. The principle that combatants must not use weapons that cause unnecessary suffering

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of chivalry in international humanitarian law is the principle that combatants must treat each other with respect.

What is the principle of good faith in international humanitarian law?

  1. The principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law

  2. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use deception to gain a military advantage

  3. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use perfidy to gain a military advantage

  4. The principle that parties to a conflict must not use treachery to gain a military advantage

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The principle of good faith in international humanitarian law is the principle that parties to a conflict must comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

What is the principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law?

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

  2. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law

  3. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same treatment under international humanitarian law

  4. The principle that all persons are entitled to the same rights under international humanitarian law

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The principle of non-discrimination in international humanitarian law is the principle that all persons are entitled to the same protection under international humanitarian law.

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