4 The concept of Occupation in international law is an important mode of territorial acquisition. Which of
the following statements is NOT correct?
(A) The concept of Occupation in international law originates from the concept of “prescription” in
domestic private laws.
(B) After discovering terra nullius, effective control is still needed for a State to acquire territorial
sovereignty.
(C) The actual, continuous and peaceful display of State functions is one of the essential elements of
Occupation.
(D) Discovery gives the State an inchoate right to effectuate Occupation after the lapse of a reasonable
period of time.