B.A./B.COM. LL.B. (5 YEAR LAW / U.G. LAW) Panjab University Entrance Exam 2016 : MCQs and Answer Key

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The Limit Of 'Territorial Water' Is _________

A: 24 Nautical Miles
B: 200 Nautical Miles
C: 12 Nautical Miles
D: 10 Nautical Miles

The answer is: C

Explanation

The limit of 'Territorial Water' is generally considered to be 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state. Therefore, the correct option is C: 12 Nautical Miles.

The baseline is the line from which the territorial sea and other maritime zones of a coastal state are measured. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) defines the territorial sea as a belt of coastal waters extending 12 nautical miles from the baseline of a coastal state.

It's important to note that some countries may claim a wider territorial sea or exclusive economic zone (EEZ) based on their specific circumstances and negotiations with neighboring countries. However, the 12 nautical mile limit is generally accepted as the standard for territorial waters.