Inter-Ministerial Joint Workshop on Blue Economy Syllabus

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What is the length of India's coastline, including island territories?

10,517 Km
7,517 Km (correct)
15,517 Km
5,517 Km

Within the territorial waters of India, what rights does the country exercise?

Exclusive rights for exploring and exploiting natural resources
Partial control over customs and immigration
Limited sovereignty
Full sovereignty (correct)

What is the purpose of the contiguous zone that extends beyond the territorial waters?

To take action to prevent or punish infringements on customs, fiscal, immigration, or sanitary laws (correct)
To provide exclusive rights for fisheries and aquaculture
To establish diplomatic relations with other countries
To allow for the exploration and exploitation of natural resources

What is the significance of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for India?

It gives India the exclusive rights for exploring, exploiting, conserving, and managing natural resources, such as fisheries and hydrocarbons (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the Blue Economy for India?

Expansion of military presence in the Indian Ocean (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Blue Economy?

Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth while preserving ocean ecosystems (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four primary industries mentioned as contributing to India's Blue Economy?

Mineral exploration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate contribution of India's Blue Economy to its GDP?

4% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the technical study undertaken by the World Bank in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences?

To identify global best practices and innovative finance mechanisms for implementing the Blue Economy Policy framework (D) Signup and view all the answers