Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Sharing of water of Teesta River during dry seasons is one of the disputes between India and Bangladesh.
2.Assam and Meghalaya are primarily involved in the Teesta River dispute from the Indian side.
3.Rangeet river is a major tributary of the Teesta River.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Teesta River dispute revolves around the equitable distribution of the river’s waters, particularly during the dry season, to meet the agricultural, drinking water, and other needs of both nations. The Rangeet (or Rangit) River is a major tributary of the Teesta River.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Teesta River dispute primarily involves the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal from the Indian side.
Source: The Hindu
