Question

Match the following

I. Uti Possidetis	1. Principle in customary international law providing that where there has been a fundamental change of circumstances since an agreement was concluded, a party to that agreement may withdraw from or terminate it.
II. Pacta Sunt Servanda	2. Two or more states equally exercise sovereignty with respect to a territory and its inhabitants.
III. Condominium	3. Doctrine that territory remains with the possessor state at the end of war or occupation unless otherwise determined by a treaty or an agreement.
IV. Rebus Sic Stantibus	4. Proposition that treaties are binding upon the parties to them and must be performed in good faith.

Select the correct option:

• A. a) I-1, II-2, III-3, IV-4
• B. I-3, II-1, III-4, IV-2
• C. I-2, II-1, III-4, IV-3
• D. I-3, II-4, III-2, IV-1

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Uti possidetis refers to the doctrine that territory remains with the possessor state at the end of war or occupation unless otherwise determined by a treaty or an agreement. Pacta sunt servanda is the principle that treaties are binding upon the parties and must be performed in good faith. Condominium refers to a situation where two or more states equally exercise sovereignty with respect to a territory and its inhabitants. Rebus sic stantibus is a principle in customary international law that allows a party to withdraw from or terminate a treaty in case of a fundamental change in circumstances.