With reference to the “Indus Water Treaty” consider the following statements:1.Under the treaty, the western rivers of the Indus River system were allocated to India for exclusive use.2.The treaty established a Permanent Indus Commission for resolving any disputes that may arise in water sharing.3.Under the treaty, India has also been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through Run of the River (RoR) projects.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the “Indus Water Treaty” consider the following statements:
1.Under the treaty, the western rivers of the Indus River system were allocated to India for exclusive use.
2.The treaty established a Permanent Indus Commission for resolving any disputes that may arise in water sharing.
3.Under the treaty, India has also been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through Run of the River (RoR) projects..
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Indus Water Treaty allocated eastern rivers (Ravi, Sutlej and Beas) of the Indus River system to India.

Statement 2 and 3 are correct. The treaty established a Permanent Indus Commission for resolving any disputes that may arise in water sharing. India has also been given the right to generate hydroelectricity through run of the river (RoR) projects on the Western Rivers.

Source: The Indian Express

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