South China Sea : Dispute, Issues and Concepts [Part - 2]

1) Which of the following defines the maritime frontiers of China?

a) Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in East China Sea.
b) Nine Dashed Line in South China Sea.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

2) China's 'Nine-Dashed Line' challenges the sovereign rights of which of the following countries?

i) Vietnam
ii) Brunei
iii) Malaysia
iv) Philippines
v) Taiwan
vi) Thailand

a) All of the above
b) i, ii, iii, iv and v only
c) i, iii and iv only
d) i, ii, iii, iv and v only

3) The United Nations Convention on the Laws of the Sea (UNCLOS) sets the limit of various areas to ensure the conservation and equitable usage of resources of the Sea. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard?

a) Territorial waters extend 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Coastal state is free to set laws, regulate use, and use any resource in this region.
b) Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) extend 200 nautical miles from baseline. Coastal nation has sole exploration rights over all natural resources in this region.
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b

4) Which of the following islands is under the administrative control of Japan but China's ADIZ challenges its sovereign rights over it?

a) Senkaku/Diaoyu
b) Parcel
c) Spratly
d) None of the above

Answers

1) c
2) b
3) c
4) a