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In which year was the Indus Water Treaty signed?
In which year was the Indus Water Treaty signed?
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The correct option is D 1960
The Indus Water Treaty was signed in the year 1960. The treaty gave the waters of the western rivers—the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers—the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—to India. Consequently, India can use 20% of the total water of the Indus river system.
The Indus Water Treaty was signed in the year 1960. The treaty gave the waters of the western rivers—the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab—to Pakistan and those of the eastern rivers—the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—to India. Consequently, India can use 20% of the total water of the Indus river system.
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