Water Management | MCQs

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank.
• It allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
• It was signed in Karachi by Pakistan President Ayub Khan, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif. 
• The Treaty became effective on April 1, 1960.

Explanation

Punjab province has the most canals in Pakistan, with an extensive network of irrigation canals that support agriculture in the region.

The province is often referred to as the "breadbasket" of Pakistan due to its fertile soil and extensive irrigation system.

Some of the major canals in Punjab include:

• Upper Bari Doab Canal
• Lower Bari Doab Canal
• Upper Chenab Canal
• Lower Chenab Canal
• Ravi Canal
• Sutlej Canal

Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty, signed on September 19, 1960, between India and Pakistan and brokered by the World Bank.
• It allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan and the Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India.
• It was signed in Karachi by Pakistan President Ayub Khan, Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif. 
• The Treaty became effective on April 1, 1960.

Explanation

The Kachhi Canal Project is a 499-km long canal project situated in the Balochistan and Punjab.

It starts from Taunsa Barrage at Indus River and terminates in Balochistan.

The project was started in 2002, was almost abandoned due to grossly cost 

The length of main canal is 399 km, out of which 305 km lies in Punjab region while 94 km are in Balochistan.

Total System Length after completion of all (three) phased will be 499 KM [399KM + 60KM+ 40 KM], Baluchistan would get 194 KM, and Punjab will get 304 KM of Kanal.

RK03-12-2022

Explanation

Muhammad Kazim Pirzada is the current Minister for Irrigation in Punjab.

Belonging: Bahawalpur

Party affiliation: Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)

Appointed on 6th March 2024

Explanation

Two major projects Rs900bn worth of power plant component at Diamer-Basha Dam and Rs250bn of Chashma Right Bank Canal (Lift-cum Gravity) project have been included in the 2022-23 budget.

Explanation

Explanation

Indus River System Authority (IRSA) founded in 1992.