Under whose leadership in India was the Indus water treaty signed in 1960?
2017
Under whose leadership in India was the Indus water treaty signed in 1960?
- A.
Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.
Rajiv Gandhi
- C.
Indira Gandhi
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: A
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 between India and Pakistan with the mediation of the World Bank.
The treaty was signed by:
Jawaharlal Nehru on behalf of India
Ayub Khan on behalf of Pakistan
Since Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister of India at that time, the treaty was signed under his leadership.