The Indus Waters Treaty

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According to the Indus Waters Treaty, which principle does it primarily focus on?

  • The principle of appreciable harm
  • The principle of equitable allocation (correct)
  • The principle of exclusive rights
  • The principle of unrestricted use

How much water is India allowed to store under the Indus Waters Treaty?

  • 0.75 million-acre feet (MAF)
  • 3.60 million-acre feet (MAF) (correct)
  • 2.85 million-acre feet (MAF)
  • 1.50 million-acre feet (MAF)

Which rivers are allocated to India under the Indus Waters Treaty?

  • Jhelum, Chenab, and Beas
  • Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej (correct)
  • Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab
  • Indus, Ravi, and Sutlej

What is the sector-wise allocation of water for India under the Indus Waters Treaty?

<p>1.25 MAF for general storage and 1.60 MAF for power storage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue related to India in the context of the Indus Waters Treaty?

<p>The issue of hydel projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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