Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan restricted India's right to usage to only three Eastern rivers. Identify the correct group of rivers.
A. Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
B. Jhelum, Chenab and Sutle
C. Ravi, Beas and Jhelum
D. Chenab, Sutlej and Jhelum
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Indus Water Treaty (IWT) was signed by the then Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Ayub Khan. According to this treaty, the waters of three Eastern rivers, i.e. Sutlej, Beas and Ravi are allocated to India and waters of three Western rivers, i.e. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus are assigned to Pakistan.Related Questions on Punjab
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