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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