The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Force's Central Command has denied Iran's claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drone's launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.
As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.
According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Iran's claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the US's claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.
The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.
The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.

Q. According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?

a)
12 NM
b)
24 NM
c)
21 NM
d)
No limit as such

Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, a sovereign state has security power over 12 NM and only right of innocent passage is given. For security purposes, it is justified within 12 NM to take action.

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General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. 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A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. 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However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

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General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. 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It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Shooting down of US spy drone by Iran raises important questions of International Law. As per Iran, the US spy drone has entered Iranian air space, while Lt. General Joseph Guastella of US Air Forces Central Command has denied Irans claims and stated that the drone was never closer to Iran than 21 miles, and released a map and grainy video which allegedly showed the drones launch site and the location where it was shot down. It is therefore relevant to understand the concept of the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and innocent passage.As per Article 3 of the UNCLOS, the breadth of the territorial sea is 12 nautical miles from the baseline. Article 2 states that the sovereignty of the coastal state extends beyond its land territory and internal waters till adjacent belt of sea, called the territorial sea. It also lays down that sovereignty of the coastal state extends to airspace, sea bed and subsoil of the territorial sea.According to Article 17, UNCLOS, ships of all states, coastal or landlocked, have right to innocent passage through the territorial sea. However, Article 19 defines the meaning of the innocent passage and prohibits use and display of force, military exercise, threat, displaying weapons, spying and collecting information, acting as a threat to peace, security and defence of the coastal state. If Irans claim of violation of its airspace is correct, in the view of Article 19, flying off a spy drone cannot be termed as innocent passage. However, if the USs claim of 21 nautical miles is correct, it is beyond the territorial sea of Iran and within its contiguous zone.The contiguous zone, according to Article 33 of the UNCLOS, extends up to 24 nautical miles, i.e starts after 12 NM breadth of the territorial sea. However, the coastal state does not have absolute sovereignty rights over the sea and airspace above the contiguous zone. In this zone, a coastal state may exercise control only to prevent infringement of customs, fiscal and immigration laws. A coastal state may prevent passage from its territorial sea which is not innocent. Article 30 provides that if a foreign warship does not comply with the rules and regulations of the coastal state in territorial seas, it may be asked to leave territorial sea immediately.The general principle provides that the flag state will bear responsibility and cost of any damage caused by the warship operated for non-commercial purpose. Article 20 of the UNCLOS provides that submarines and underwater vehicles are to surface in territorial water of the coastal states and show their flags.Q.According to the UNCLOS, what is the permitted distance within which a spy drone can be shot down?a)12 NMb)24 NMc)21 NMd)No limit as suchCorrect answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.

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