What is the 'Indus Water Treaty' (1960) regarding? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the 'Indus Water Treaty' (1960) regarding?
A. Hydropower project construction
B. Navigation rights
C. Border demarcation
D. Water sharing of Indus river system
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Indus Waters Treaty, brokered by the World Bank, specifies how the water of the six rivers of the Indus system is shared between India and Pakistan.

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