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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, the exclusive economic zone extends up to how many nautical miles from the baselines?

Correct answer: A. 200 nautical miles

The EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines. In it, the coastal state has sovereign rights to explore and exploit natural resources. The territorial sea extends up to 12 nautical miles and the contiguous zone up to 24.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is A. 200 nautical miles

The EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines. In it, the coastal state has sovereign rights to explore and exploit natural resources. The territorial sea extends up to 12 nautical miles and the contiguous zone up to 24.

Topic: National Territory, General Provisions and Amendments MCQs · Subject: General Information