Q. Consider the following statements with reference to ‘Chenab River’:
1.The river joins Indus in India.
2.As per the Indus Water Treaty, India has unrestricted authority to use the water of Chenab.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect. Chenab river drains into Sutlej in Pakistan. As per the Indus Water Treaty, India is allowed non-consumptive uses of Chenab water such as for power generation. India has unrestricted usage of water of Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.

Source: ForumIAS

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