Political Science · International Relations
Which is correct about the Indus Waters Treaty?
- 1. The treaty to share the waters of the Indus and its tributaries was signed in 1960
- 2. The World Bank played the role of mediator
- 3. India got the waters of the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
- 4. India recently sent a notice to Pakistan to amend the treaty
- 5. Pakistan got the waters of the Jhelum, Chenab and Indus
A1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 4
C2, 3, 4 and 5
D1, 2, 4 and 5
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 — All five statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Explanation
★All five statements are correct, so the answer is 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
★The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960.
★The World Bank acted as mediator in the negotiations.
★India received the eastern rivers, the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
★India recently sent a notice to Pakistan seeking to amend the treaty.
★Pakistan received the western rivers, the Jhelum, Chenab and Indus.
★So every statement about the treaty is correct.
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