Question

Which of the following statements are true about the Indus Waters Treaty?

1. It was signed in 1960 with the World Bank as mediator.

2. India has control over waters of Jhelum, Chenab, and Indus.

3. The treaty was signed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option C) 1 & 3

• The Indus Waters Treaty is an important water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan

• It was signed in 1960 with the World Bank as mediator - True. The Indus Waters Treaty was indeed signed on September 19, 1960, and the World Bank played a crucial role as a mediator in the negotiations between India and Pakistan.

• India has control over waters of Jhelum, Chenab, and Indus - False. According to the treaty, Pakistan has rights to the waters of the western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab), while India has control over the eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej). India is permitted limited use of the western rivers for non-consumptive purposes, irrigation, and hydroelectric power, subject to certain restrictions.

• The treaty was signed by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan - True The treaty was signed by India's Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistan's President Ayub Khan.

New Update:

• In direct retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack on April 22, 2025 , the Indian government suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty with immediate effect.

• On April 23, 2025, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty after a terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir