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Which convention came into exist for the use of ‘Transboundary water courses’?

AVienna Convention

BStockholm Convention

CHelsinki Convention

DBucharest Convention

Answer:

C. Helsinki Convention

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For the regulation of use of international watercourses,Helsinki Convention came into existence in 1992. The main aim is to protect and use of Transboundary watercourses and international lakes seeks to established cooperative frameworks.


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