Consider the following statements:1. The inter-state river disputes in India are governed by the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956.2. Water is present in the Union List which gives exclusive power to the central government to make laws on it.3. The decision of Water Dispute Tribunal has the same effect as an order of the Supreme Court.Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The inter-state river disputes in India are governed by the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956.
2. Water is present in the Union List which gives exclusive power to the central government to make laws on it.
3. The decision of Water Dispute Tribunal has the same effect as an order of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Statement 1: The inter-state river disputes in India are governed by the Inter-State River Water Dispute Act, 1956.

Statement 2: The statement is incorrect. As per Entry 17 of the State List water is a state subject.

Statement 3: The decision of Water Dispute Tribunal has the same effect as an order of the Supreme Court. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/explained-water-centre-state-powers-river-disputes-laws-drinking-water-supply/article65895481.ece