India stopped the passage of water from the rivers Ravi and Sutluj in________?
Correct answer: A. April 1948
- A. April 1948
- B. February 1948
- C. March 1948
- D. June 1948
Explanation
India stopped the flow of water from the Ravi and Sutlej rivers to Pakistan in April 1948, creating the first major water dispute between the two countries. The dispute eventually contributed to negotiations leading to the Indus Waters Treaty.
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