Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Ganga River drains into Bay of Bengal after a confluence with the river Meghna.
2.The Ganga Water Treaty, 1996 aimed to build a new dam on the Ganges River to generate hydroelectric power for both India and Bangladesh.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Ganga River, along with the Brahmaputra (known as the Jamuna in Bangladesh), converges with the Meghna River before emptying into the Bay of Bengal.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Ganga Water Treaty of 1996 is a water-sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh, focusing on the equitable distribution of the Ganges River water, particularly at the Farakka Barrage. The treaty is valid for 30 years from its signing in 1996 and is subject to renewal by mutual consent. It is set to expire in 2026.
Source: NDTV
