Question

The extent of contiguous zone as per UN Convention on the Law of the Sea is:

• A. 12 nautical miles from territorial baseline
• B. 20 nautical miles from territorial baseline
• C. 24 nautical miles from territorial baseline
• D. 30 nautical miles from territorial baseline

Hint:

UNCLOS: Contiguous zone = 24 nautical miles.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the contiguous zone extends up to 24 nautical miles from the territorial sea baseline.
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