Which of the following statements about the Indus Waters Treaty is/are correct? 1. The term 'Eastern Rivers' means the Sutlej, the Beas and the Ravi taken together. 2. The term 'Western Rivers' means the Indus, the Jhelum and the Chenab taken together. Select the answer using the code given below:
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2✓ Correct
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements about the Indus Waters Treaty are correct. The Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960 with World Bank mediation. Under the treaty, the 'Eastern Rivers' — the Sutlej, the Beas, and the Ravi — were allocated to India for unrestricted use (Statement 1 correct). The 'Western Rivers' — the Indus, the Jhelum, and the Chenab — were allocated to Pakistan, with India having limited rights of use for non-consumptive purposes such as hydropower generation, navigation, and limited irrigation (Statement 2 correct). Hence, both statements are correct.
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