As per Indus Water treaty, control over which three rivers were given to…
2017
As per Indus Water treaty, control over which three rivers were given to Pakistan?
- A.
Ravi, Jhelum and Sutlej
- B.
Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
- C.
Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
- D.
Indus, Jhelum and Sutlej
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Correct answer: C
The Indus Water Treaty of 1960, mediated by the World Bank, allocated the waters of the six rivers of the Indus system between India and Pakistan. Under this agreement, the three eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—were allocated to India for unrestricted use. Conversely, control over the three western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—was given to Pakistan. This division was designed to ensure that while India could utilize the eastern rivers for irrigation and hydroelectric projects, Pakistan would retain rights to the western rivers which form the backbone of its agricultural system. Therefore, Option C is correct because it accurately lists the three western rivers assigned to Pakistan. Options A and B are incorrect as they include eastern rivers like Ravi, Beas, or Sutlej which were allocated to India. Option D is incorrect because it includes the Sutlej, an eastern river given to India, instead of the Chenab.