#1
Which year was the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) adopted?
1982
ExplanationUNCLOS was adopted in 1982.
#2
What is the main purpose of UNCLOS?
To establish maritime boundaries
ExplanationUNCLOS's main purpose is to establish maritime boundaries.
#3
Which country was the first to ratify UNCLOS?
Maldives
ExplanationThe Maldives was the first to ratify UNCLOS.
#4
Which part of UNCLOS governs the settlement of disputes?
Part XI
ExplanationPart XI of UNCLOS governs the settlement of disputes.
#5
What is the significance of the 'Area' under UNCLOS?
It denotes the region of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction
ExplanationThe 'Area' under UNCLOS denotes the region of the seabed beyond national jurisdiction.
#6
Which country has not ratified the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
United States
ExplanationThe United States has not ratified UNCLOS.
#7
What is the maximum breadth of the territorial sea under UNCLOS?
12 nautical miles
ExplanationThe maximum breadth of the territorial sea under UNCLOS is 12 nautical miles.
#8
Which of the following rights is NOT recognized under UNCLOS?
Right of unrestricted access to fisheries
ExplanationThe right of unrestricted access to fisheries is NOT recognized under UNCLOS.
#9
What is the maximum depth of the continental shelf that UNCLOS defines?
1,000 meters
ExplanationUNCLOS defines the maximum depth of the continental shelf as 1,000 meters.
#10
Which article of UNCLOS deals with the regime of islands?
Article 121
ExplanationArticle 121 of UNCLOS deals with the regime of islands.
#11
Which institution is responsible for the administration of UNCLOS?
International Seabed Authority (ISA)
ExplanationThe International Seabed Authority (ISA) is responsible for the administration of UNCLOS.
#12
Which of the following maritime zones is NOT recognized under UNCLOS?
Transit zone
ExplanationA transit zone is NOT recognized under UNCLOS.
#13
Which agreement extends the provisions of UNCLOS to protect the marine environment from land-based activities?
Rio Declaration
ExplanationThe Rio Declaration extends UNCLOS provisions to protect the marine environment from land-based activities.
#14
Which maritime feature does UNCLOS NOT specifically address?
Submarine ridges
ExplanationUNCLOS does not specifically address submarine ridges.
#15
Under UNCLOS, what is the minimum age for a person to serve on a ship?
18 years
ExplanationUnder UNCLOS, the minimum age for a person to serve on a ship is 18 years.