Question

Q8. Which of the following statements are correct?

1. India is a ‘Union of States’ implies the indestructible nature of its unity.

2. Acquisition of a foreign territory falls within the purview of Article 1.

3. Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 km into the sea.

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 1 and 2 only
• C. c) 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

a) 1 only

• No unit constituting the Indian union can secede from it.
• Acquisition of a foreign territory is governed by international law. In Berubari Union case, the Supreme Court was of the view that Article 1 does not confer power to acquire foreign territories
• Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 nautical miles (370 km) into the sea from the shore baseline.