Consider the following statements regarding India's water-sharing treaties…
2025
Consider the following statements regarding India's water-sharing treaties with its neighbours:
1) The Mahakali Treaty signed with Nepal in 1996 includes provisions for integrated development of the Mahakali
River and the Pancheshwar Project.
2) The Ganga Water Treaty signed with Bangladesh in 1996 allows for the sharing of Ganga waters at Farakka
throughout the entire year.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
- A.
Only 1 is Correct
- B.
Only 2 is Correct
- C.
Both 1 and 2 are Correct
- D.
Neither 1 nor 2 are Correct
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Correct answer: A
The Mahakali Treaty with Nepal was signed in 1996 and includes integrated development of the Mahakali River and the Pancheshwar Project. The Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh concerns Farakka sharing mainly for the dry-season schedule, not the entire year as stated here.