Question

The outer limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond .

• A. 12 nautical miles from the baseline
• B. 24 nautical miles from the baseline
• C. 200 nautical miles from the baseline
• D. 36 nautical miles from the baseline

Hint:

The EEZ is an important concept in international maritime law, as it defines the area where a coastal nation has rights to marine resources.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

According to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline. This zone grants the coastal state exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine resources.