The correct answer is: B. 1945
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. It was established in 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations as a successor to the Permanent Court of International Justice. The ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. The judges serve for nine-year terms and are eligible for re-election.
The ICJ has jurisdiction to settle legal disputes between states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The ICJ’s decisions are binding on the parties to the dispute.
The ICJ is located in The Hague, Netherlands.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A: 1947 is the year in which the ICJ’s Statute came into force.
- Option C: 1950 is the year in which the ICJ held its first session.
- Option D: 1948 is the year in which the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted.