A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1 and 3 only
D
1, 2 and 3
Correct answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. EEZ 200 nm is also UNCLOS.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. 12 nm territorial sea is Article 3.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Innocent passage is Article 17.
- D
1, 2 and 3
All three. 12 nm TS, innocent passage for all ships, EEZ not beyond 200 nm.
Summary. Official key is (d) all three. UNCLOS: territorial sea up to 12 nautical miles; innocent passage for ships of all States; EEZ up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines.
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