Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India has signed and ratified the United Nations Commission on Laws of the Seas (UNCLOS).
2.According to the law of Mare Liberum of UNCLOS, if two nations declare sea war on each other they can destroy or seize each other’s vessels anywhere in the world.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Statement 1 and 2 are correct: India signed and ratified the United Nations Commission on Laws of the Seas (UNCLOS). According to the law of Mare Liberum of UNCLOS, if two nations declare sea war on each other they can destroy or seize each other’s vessels anywhere in the world.

Source: Business Standard

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