Water Resources — MCQ Practice
Interactive MCQ Practice
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With reference to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), consider the following statements: 1. Under the IWT, India has exclusive use of the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. 2. Pakistan has exclusive use of the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers. 3. India is permitted to construct run-of-the-river hydropower projects on the Western Rivers without any restrictions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following constitutional provisions primarily deals with the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-State rivers or river valleys in India?
Consider the following statements regarding the National Water Policy 2012: 1. It explicitly prioritizes drinking water as the first charge on any water source. 2. It advocates for a shift from supply-side management to demand-side management. 3. It recommends volumetric pricing for water use, especially in agriculture. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following is NOT a traditional water harvesting structure found in India?
The term 'Virtual Water Trade' is best understood as: