Indus Water Treaty | MCQs

Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan with the help of the World Bank

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The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by World Bank

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The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,

the then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 

the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Explanation

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

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and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

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The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960

Sighed by:

• Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru 
•  Pakistani President Ayub Khan.

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Explanation

Indus Water Treaty also known as Indus Basin Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan to resolve the water dispute on September 19, 1960 and brokered by the World Bank.

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan.

Explanation

The conflict over water was especially related to the Bari-Doab Canal.

The Bari-Doab Canal, part of the Indus River system.

It has historically been a contentious point between regions.

Due to its crucial role in irrigation and water distribution.

Explanation

Indus Water Treaty also known as Indus Basin Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan to resolve the water dispute on September 19, 1960 and brokered by the World Bank.

Explanation

پاکستان اور بھارت کے درمیان 19 ستمبر 1960ء میں دریائے سندھ اور دوسرے دریاوں کا پانی منصفانہ طور پر حصہ داری کا معاہدہ ہوا،

جو سندھ طاس معاہدہ کہلاتا ہے۔ 1909ء میں برطانوی حکام نے پنجاب کو برصغیر کے لیے گودام بنانے کے ایک زیریں سندھ طاس کے منصوبے پر غور کیا

اور مطابق ایک دریا کے پانی کو دوسرے دریا تک پہنچایا جانا تھا 

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Explanation

Madhopur Headworks is a barrage on the Ravi River in the Indian state of Punjab.

It is located in the Pathankot district on the border with Jammu and Kashmir. 

The headworks was one of the first irrigation projects constructed in Punjab during the British Raj, within 10 years of the conquest of Punjab

First built: 1875

Length: 2,700 feet (820 m)

Latest built: 1959

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Ferozepur Head Works was constructed under the Sutluj Velly project during the year 1926

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