Which three eastern rivers went to India under the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Beas, Ravi and Sutlej
- Step 1: The Beas, Ravi and Sutlej went to India under the treaty signed on 19 September 1960 by Nehru and Ayub Khan. Answer: The Beas, Ravi and Sutlej. India declared the treaty suspended after 23 April 2025, so the question speaks of the 1960 allocation only. Why not the others: The Indus, Jhelum and Chenab, The Jhelum, Chenab and Ravi and The Indus, Ravi and Beas don't fit.
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