Indus | MCQs

Explanation

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

while

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

**

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960

Sighed by:

• Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru 
•  Pakistani President Ayub Khan.

Explanation

The Indus Waters Treaty was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan with the help of the World Bank

****

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

Indus Waters Treaty, treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan

Indus Water Treaty between India and Pakistan was brokered by World Bank

***

The Treaty was signed at Karachi by Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,

the then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 

the then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 

The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Explanation

The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan

while

and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India

**

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960

Sighed by:

• Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru 
•  Pakistani President Ayub Khan.

ND20-1-2023

Explanation

Indus Water Treaty also known as Indus Basin Water Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan to resolve the water dispute on September 19, 1960 and brokered by the World Bank.

The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960 by Jawaharlal Nehru and Ayub Khan.

Explanation

The Indus Valley Civilization belongs to the Neolithic Age and Metal Age.

The Indus Valley Civilisation (IVC), also known as the Indus Civilisation was a Bronze Age civilization in the northwestern regions of South Asia,

lasting from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, and in its mature form from 2600 BCE to 1900 BCE.

Explanation

The sugar industry is the second largest agro-based industry in Pakistan after textiles.

It plays a vital role in the rural economy by supporting millions of farmers and employing thousands in sugar mills.

Explanation

پاکستان میں گھریلو صنعتیں (کٹیج انڈسٹریز) صنعتی مزدوروں کا تقریباً 80 فیصد حصہ ملازمت فراہم کرتی ہیں۔

تاہم، یہ اعداد و شمار مجموعی قومی افرادی قوت کا نہیں بلکہ صرف صنعتی مزدوروں کا حصہ ظاہر کرتے ہیں۔

Explanation

The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is responsible for the management of water resources of the Indus River system and the distribution of water among Pakistan's four provinces.

It was established to ensure equitable water distribution and effective management of the river's resources.

It was established in May 22, 1992 as an act of Parliament.

Explanation

Muhammad bin Qasim controlled the Indus Valley as far north as the city of Multan.

He defeated Raja Dahir, the last Hindu ruler of Sindh

From 708 to 711, Muhammad ibn al-Qasim led the Sindh conquest

Explanation

The Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is a major firearm and defense contractor

headquartered in Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan

The POF was founded by the Government of Pakistan

Founded 1951

Owner: Pakistan Ministry of Defence