Maritime Geography — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India is/are correct? 1. India has sovereign rights for exploration and exploitation of all resources within its EEZ. 2. Foreign vessels have the right of innocent passage through India's EEZ. 3. The EEZ extends up to 200 nautical miles from the baseline. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following pairs of Ocean Current and its characteristic: 1. Agulhas Current: Warm current, flows along the east coast of Africa 2. West Australian Current: Cold current, flows along the west coast of Australia 3. Somali Current: Reversing current, influenced by monsoon winds Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Which of the following is NOT a major maritime chokepoint globally?

Consider the following statements regarding India's coastal geomorphology: 1. The East Coast of India is characterized by deltas formed by large rivers like Ganga, Mahanadi, and Godavari. 2. The West Coast of India is predominantly rocky with numerous estuaries and backwaters. 3. Chilika Lake, a large brackish water lagoon, is located on the West Coast of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following island groups of India are primarily of coral origin?