Q9 · UPPSC current affairs · 3 October 2026 · News · Indus Waters Treaty Provisions and Modernization Requirements

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According to the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which of the following rivers were allocated primarily to India?

A Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab
B Jhelum, Chenab, and Beas
C Indus, Ravi, and Sutlej
D Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej

Correct answer: (d) Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej

Explanation

Option D is correct because the treaty allocates the Eastern Rivers—Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej—to India. Options A, C, and D misallocate the Western and Eastern rivers between India and Pakistan.

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