Question

Q41. With reference to the International Watercourse Convention, consider the following statements

1. It is an international treaty adopted by International Maritime adopted by United Nations.

2. It covers both surface water and groundwater.

3. India has recently ratified the agreement.

Select the correct code.

• A. (a) Only 1 and 2
• B. (b) Only 1and 3
• C. (c) Only 2 and 3
• D. (d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A

(a) Only 1 and 2

The Convention on the Law of Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, commonly referred to as the UN Watercourses Convention, is an international treaty, adopted by the United Nations on 21 May 1997, pertaining to the uses and conservation of all waters that cross international boundaries, including both surface and groundwater. India and China, both have not ratified the agreement