Daily Passage Test for CLAT - Nov 27 MCQs & solutions Free

According to UNCLOS, a country’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends up to 200 nautical miles from its coast. Waters beyond this limit are considered high seas, beyond any national jurisdiction.

The passage states that two-thirds of the world's oceans are international waters, meaning countries can fish, ship, and conduct research there. Only a small proportion had legal protection prior to the treaty.

The treaty is a legal framework for protecting oceans beyond national jurisdiction, and its formal name is indeed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Treaty.

The passage clearly states that the treaty contributes to the target of protecting 30% of oceans by 2030, as agreed in the 2022 UN Biodiversity Conference.

Statement I is true as the treaty promotes global collaboration. Statement II is incorrect because oceans cover about 71% of the Earth’s surface, not one-third, and not exactly 65% by volume.

The passage mentions that prior to the treaty, only a very small fraction of high seas waters were protected, leaving the majority of marine life exposed to exploitation and environmental threats.