Territory of India · Indian Polity

Which of the following methods is recognized under international law for acquisition of territory?

  1. Occupation and treaty
  2. Unilateral declaration alone
  3. Unratified secret treaty
  4. Judicial decree only
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Correct answer: Occupation and treaty

Under international law, territory can be acquired through methods such as occupation, cession by treaty, conquest (historically), or prescription. Such acquisition must then be incorporated constitutionally.

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