Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which three rivers were allocated to Pakistan?
- A. Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
- B. Indus, Jhelum and Chenab ✓
- C. Indus, Ravi and Chenab
- D. Jhelum, Beas and Indus
Correct answer
B. Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
Explanation
The Indus Waters Treaty (1960), brokered by the World Bank, allocated the western rivers — Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab — primarily to Pakistan, and the eastern rivers — Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej — primarily to India.