Which of the following will be included in the domestic territory of India?
Which of the following will be included in the domestic territory of India?
Solution
Option 1 -> Russian embassy in India is extraterritorial and belongs to Russia, not India's domestic territory.
Option 2 -> Indian embassy in Japan is part of India's domestic territory as embassies represent the home country abroad.
Option 3 -> French-operated cargo ship in Indian port belongs to France's domestic territory, not India's.
Option 4 -> US army base in India is extraterritorial and belongs to USA's domestic territory.
Hence, Option 2 -> In national income accounting, domestic territory includes: (a) political frontiers including territorial waters, (b) ships and aircraft operated by residents between two or more countries, (c) fishing vessels, oil rigs operated by residents in international waters, and (d) embassies, consulates, and military establishments of the country located abroad. Indian embassies abroad are considered part of India's economic territory as they represent Indian sovereignty and conduct economic transactions on behalf of India. Conversely, foreign embassies in India are NOT part of India's domestic territory. -> correct
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