Multiple Choice Question.
The ocean resources beyond 200 nautical miles are classified under which zone?

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Exclusive Economic Zone

Export-processing Zone

Special Economic Zone

None of the above

answer is A.

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The ocean or sea beyond 200 nautical miles is classified under the Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ). The EEZ is a zone in the oceans in which a sovereign nation has certain rights in exploring and usage of marine resources of that particular area. It includes the contiguous zones. A sovereign nation has the right to establish an artificial island and can conduct any scientific research over EEZ. The Nation can also produce energy from wind, water, or current.

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