Q. With reference to Caspian Sea, consider the following statements:
1.Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland water body.
2.It is governed by the United Nation Convention on Law of the Seas (UNCLOS).
3.It is surrounded by Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Statement 1 is correct: Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland water body. As an inland lake, the Caspian Sea is home to numerous species of indigenous marine flora and fauna. Most of these are protected species to prevent ecological damage.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Caspian Sea is classified as a “Lake”. Hence, is not governed by the UNCLOS. It is managed according to the Caspian Sea Deal concluded between its five bordering countries.
Statement 3 is incorrect: It is surrounded by Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan.
