Question

Which of the following statements are correct?
i) India is a ‘Union of States’ implies the indestructible nature of its unity.
ii) Acquisition of a foreign territory falls within the purview of Article 1.
iii) Exclusive Economic Zone extends up to 200 kilometers into the sea.Options:

• A. a. i) only
• B. b. i) and ii) only
• C. c. iii) only
• D. d. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A a. i) only

A)
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 into the sea from the shore base line.