Which landmark international maritime boundary dispute was resolved in 2015 when the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf extended Pakistan's continental shelf from 200 to 350 nautical miles?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Extension adding 50,000 square kilometers of sovereign seabed territory in the Arabian Sea
- Step 1: In March 2015, the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) accepted Pakistan's submission. Step 2. This extended Pakistan's exclusive seabed economic rights from 200 nautical miles to 350 nautical miles, adding 50,000 sq km of continental shelf. Answer: Extension adding 50,000 square kilometers of sovereign seabed territory in the Arabian Sea. Why not the others: Sir Creek remains bilaterally negotiated; Oman has an agreed bilateral maritime border.
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