Multiple choice

The sovereign territorial waters of India extend up to a distance of

  1. 12 nautical miles

  2. 22 nautical miles

  3. 220 nautical miles

  4. 250 nautical miles

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Explanation

India's territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles from the baseline, as recognized under international law including the UNCLOS. This provides India exclusive sovereign rights over the waters, seabed, and subsoil within this zone.