Moderate
Under present day International Law:
Correct answer: B. A state cannot acquire title to territory by conquest
- A. A state can acquire title to territory by conquest
- B. A state cannot acquire title to territory by conquest
- C. A state can acquire title to the conquered territory through the approval of the Security Council
- D. None of these
Explanation
Modern international law prohibits the acquisition of territory through conquest because the use of force against another State is unlawful under the UN Charter. Military occupation therefore does not by itself transfer legal title.
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