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Political Science – III (International Relations) · Unit 3

Political Science III exam question: Explain the methods of peaceful

The question (13 marks)

Explain the methods of peaceful settlement of international disputes under Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter, distinguishing lending of good offices, mediation, conciliation and arbitration, and state the role of the Security Council in such settlement. (13 marks)

MU Module III, pacific settlement; pack ch. 03, section 2.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 3 · Dispute Redressal Mechanisms of Political Science – III (International Relations).

Authorities you will need

  • UN Charter, Article 33
  • UN Charter, Articles 34, 35, 36, 37 and 38
  • UN Charter, Article 27(3) proviso

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.