Question

Which international agreement or document defines the concept of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

• A. Convention on the Law of the Sea
• B. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• C. Free Trade Agreements
• D. Monroe Doctrine

Hint:

Link EEZ with UNCLOS when studying maritime laws and ocean governance.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
- UNCLOS is the main international treaty governing maritime rights.
- It introduced the concept of Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), extending up to 200 nautical miles from a country's coastline.
- Within the EEZ, a country has exclusive rights to explore and exploit marine resources.
Step 2: Other options
- Universal Declaration of Human Rights deals with human rights, not maritime zones.
- Free Trade Agreements are trade-related agreements, unrelated to maritime zones.
- Monroe Doctrine is a US foreign policy statement, unrelated to EEZ.
Therefore, EEZ is defined in the Convention on the Law of the Sea.