Question : The term territorial water means
Option 1: The water found within the country in form of rivers and lakes
Option 2: The water secured from other countries
Option 3: The water which is supplied to other countries
Option 4: Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country
Correct Answer: Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country
Solution : The correct option is - Water of the sea located close to the coast of a country
To specify maritime and coastal limits, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) was established. Territorial waters refers to the portion of the sea that is near to a country's shores and is under its territorial control. According to UNCLOS, territorial sea is the 12-nautical-mile region starting from the baseline or low-water line along the shore.
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