Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960 Pakistan has the right to use exclusively the water of_____________?
Correct answer: A. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus
- A. Chenab, Jhelum and Indus
- B. Sutleg, Chenab and Jhelum
- C. Ravi, Sutleg and Chenab
- D. None of these
Explanation
The Indus Water Treaty gave Pakistan exclusive use of the three western rivers: the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab. India received the eastern rivers, Ravi, Sutlej and Beas, subject to treaty provisions.
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