Exclusive Economic Zone of India

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What is the total area of India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

  1. 2.02 million sq. km

  2. 2.3 million sq. km

  3. 2.5 million sq. km

  4. 2.8 million sq. km


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's EEZ covers an area of approximately 2.02 million square kilometers.

Which country shares the longest maritime boundary with India?

  1. Sri Lanka

  2. Indonesia

  3. Bangladesh

  4. Pakistan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India shares the longest maritime boundary with Indonesia, extending over 1,700 kilometers.

What is the primary legal framework governing India's EEZ?

  1. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

  2. The Indian Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976

  3. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Agreement

  4. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the primary legal framework governing India's EEZ.

What are the key economic activities carried out within India's EEZ?

  1. Fishing

  2. Oil and gas exploration

  3. Mineral exploration

  4. Marine tourism

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

All of the mentioned economic activities are carried out within India's EEZ.

Which Indian state has the largest coastline and, consequently, the largest EEZ?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the largest coastline in India and, therefore, the largest EEZ.

What is the name of the island group located in the Bay of Bengal that falls within India's EEZ?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located in the Bay of Bengal and fall within India's EEZ.

Which Indian state has the smallest coastline and, consequently, the smallest EEZ?

  1. Goa

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa has the smallest coastline in India and, therefore, the smallest EEZ.

What is the name of the island group located in the Arabian Sea that falls within India's EEZ?

  1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

  2. Lakshadweep Islands

  3. Maldives

  4. Sri Lanka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Lakshadweep Islands are located in the Arabian Sea and fall within India's EEZ.

What is the approximate length of India's coastline?

  1. 7,516 kilometers

  2. 8,118 kilometers

  3. 8,976 kilometers

  4. 9,434 kilometers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's coastline is approximately 7,516 kilometers long.

Which Indian state has the longest coastline?

  1. Gujarat

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat has the longest coastline in India, stretching over 1,600 kilometers.

What is the name of the international treaty that defines the outer limits of India's EEZ?

  1. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)

  2. The Indian Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and Other Maritime Zones Act, 1976

  3. The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Agreement

  4. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Agreement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the outer limits of India's EEZ.

What is the approximate width of India's EEZ?

  1. 200 nautical miles

  2. 300 nautical miles

  3. 400 nautical miles

  4. 500 nautical miles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India's EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline.

Which Indian state has the shortest coastline?

  1. Goa

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa has the shortest coastline in India, stretching over just 101 kilometers.

What is the name of the Indian government agency responsible for managing and regulating activities within the EEZ?

  1. Ministry of Earth Sciences

  2. Ministry of External Affairs

  3. Ministry of Home Affairs

  4. Ministry of Defense


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is responsible for managing and regulating activities within India's EEZ.

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