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What was the main objective of the International Military Commission assembled at St. Petersburg?

To negotiate peace treaties between warring nations

To examine the expediency of forbidding the use of certain projectiles in war (correct)

To analyze the economic impact of war on civilized nations

To develop new military tactics for the use of projectiles in war

What was the technical limit set by the International Military Commission for the use of certain projectiles in war?

400 grammes (correct)

500 grammes

200 grammes

300 grammes

Why did the Contracting Parties engage to renounce the use of certain projectiles in war?

To test the effectiveness of new non-explosive projectiles

To alleviate the calamities of war and adhere to the laws of humanity (correct)

To demonstrate their military superiority over enemy forces

To experiment with the use of fulminating substances in war

What was considered the only legitimate objective for States to accomplish during war?

To weaken the military forces of the enemy Signup and view all the answers

What was the rationale behind the prohibition of certain projectiles in war?

To disable the greatest possible number of men without aggravating their sufferings Signup and view all the answers

What was the weight limit set by the International Military Commission for the use of prohibited projectiles?

400 grammes Signup and view all the answers

What was the rationale behind the prohibition of certain projectiles in war according to the St. Petersburg Declaration?

To alleviate the sufferings of disabled men Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective that States should endeavor to accomplish during war according to the St. Petersburg Declaration?

To weaken the military forces of the enemy Signup and view all the answers

What was the proposition that led to the assembly of the International Military Commission at St. Petersburg?

Imperial Cabinet of Russia Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect that the progress of civilization was expected to have on the calamities of war according to the St. Petersburg Declaration?

Alleviating the calamities of war Signup and view all the answers