UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A case for Nepal: suing major carbon emitters for floods

Q1. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. A State can be bound by the obligation to prevent transboundary environmental damage even if it is not a party to a treaty stating that obligation.
2. The International Court of Justice has expressly endorsed the obligation to prevent transboundary environmental damage as a rule of customary international law.

• A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
• B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
• C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
• D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct