Question 15
HardOriginal questionThe Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 divides six rivers between India and Pakistan. Which three are the eastern rivers, allotted to India?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The treaty splits the Indus system into eastern and western rivers.
The eastern rivers — the Ravi, the Beas and the Sutlej — are for India's unrestricted use.
The western rivers — the Indus, the Jhelum and the Chenab — are allotted to Pakistan.
Worth noting
The division is by name, not by geography: all six rise in or flow through India before crossing the border.
- Concept
- Eastern and western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty
- Typical timeTypical
- 50 s
- Your timeYours
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