Question

Read the following statements and select the most appropriate option.

Statement 1 (S1): The oceanic resources beyond 200
nautical miles of the Exclusive Economic Zone are called International Resources.

Statement 2 (S2): International resources can be extracted by a country unilaterally, provided it has strong navy to defend its infrastructure.

• A. Both S1 and S2 are true.
• B. Only S1 is true.
• C. Only S2 is true.
• D. Both S1 and S2 are not true.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only S1 is true.

The oceanic resources beyond 200
nautical miles of the Exclusive Economic Zone is not owned by any specific country. These resources are regulated by international institutions. So they are termed as international resources. Their utilization requires prior approval from these international institutions.