Q224
The territorial waters of India extends up to
A.
5 nautical miles
B.
12 nautical miles
AnswerC.
15 nautical miles
D.
2 nautical miles
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The territorial waters of India extends up to 12 nautical miles. The territorial jurisdiction extends to territorial water up to 12 nautical miles from the nearest point of the baseline; beyond territorial waters is the Contiguous Zone extending up to 24 nautical miles; and beyond that up to 200 nautical miles is the Exclusive Economic Zone of India.