Q. With reference to the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), consider the following statements:
1.IMBL are determined under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
2.It defines areas where a country has exclusive rights over marine resources.
3.In India, the Indian Coast Guard is responsible for patrolling the IMBL.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The IMBL, like other maritime boundaries, is established in accordance with the guidelines provided by UNCLOS, which sets out the legal framework for maritime boundaries and zones. The IMBL helps delineate areas such as territorial seas and Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs), where a country has sovereign rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage marine resources.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Indian Navy is responsible for patrolling the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), while the Indian Coast Guard handles patrolling and surveillance up to 200 nautical miles within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Source: The Hindu
