Which 1960 treaty governs sharing of the Indus river waters?
ALahore Declaration
BIndus Waters Treaty
CSimla Agreement
DTashkent Declaration
Explanation
– The Indus Waters Treaty, signed by President Ayub Khan and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1960, is often cited as a rare example of sustained India-Pakistan cooperation, having survived multiple wars and periods of tension between the two countries.
– It was signed by leaders of both countries with World Bank help.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: General
- Subtopic: General

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