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Legal Studies Question on Constitutional Laws

All minerals and other things of value underlying the ocean within the limits of the territorial waters or continental shelf of India shall vest in the .

A

President of India

B

Union of India

C

State(s) having territory adjacent to the ocean

D

Authority in accordance with the international convention

Answer

Union of India

Explanation

Solution

According to Article 297 of the Indian Constitution, all minerals and things of value under the territorial waters or continental shelf vest in the Union of India.