Water | MCQs

Explanation

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

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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

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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

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

Explanation

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

Akhori Dam is located near Akhori Village in Attock District of Punjab.

Explanation

The Greater Thal Canal (GTC) draws water from the Chashma-Jhelum Link Canal, which diverts water from the Indus River.

The GTC is a non-perennial irrigation scheme that provides water from April to September. The GTC's components include:

• Main Canal: 35 km long
• Mankera Branch Canal: 65 km long
• Choubara Branch Canal: 73 km long
• Dhingana Branch Canal: Includes the Mahmood Sub-Branch Canal and Noorpur Branch Canal systems 

The GTC was inaugurated in 2001 by Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf. The second phase of the project, the Choubara Branch, was launched in 2020. 

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.