With reference to the ‘High Seas’ consider the following statements:1.High seas form the part of the territorial sea.2.Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. High Seas lie beyond exclusive economic zones and it is not part of the territorial sea.

Statement 2 is correct. Only about 1 percent of the high seas are currently protected.