The Indus Water Treaty (IWT) Quiz Practice Questions - Indus Water Treaty

Question 1

When was the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) signed?

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A) 19 September 1960

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B) 4 May 1948

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C) 23 April 2025

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D) 1 April 1960

Question 2

Which organization arranged and negotiated the Indus Water Treaty?

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B) World Bank

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A) United Nations

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C) International Court of Justice

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D) European Union

Question 3

Which rivers are classified as 'Western Rivers' under the IWT?

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B) Indus, Chenab, Jhelum

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A) Beas, Ravi, Sutlej

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C) Ganges, Yamuna, Brahmaputra

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D) Narmada, Godavari, Krishna

Question 4

What percentage of the total water from the Indus system was allocated to India under the IWT?

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A) 30%

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B) 50%

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C) 70%

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D) 20%

Question 5

What was the primary reason India cited for suspending the IWT in 2025?

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C) National security concerns

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A) Climate change

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B) Economic disputes

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D) Technical violations by Pakistan

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a provision of the IWT regarding India's use of Western Rivers?

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C) Unrestricted water storage

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A) Limited irrigation use

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B) Unlimited power generation

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D) Navigation and fish culture

Question 7

What is the name of the commission created by the IWT to resolve disputes?

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B) Permanent Indus Commission

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A) Indus Water Commission

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C) Indus Basin Authority

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D) Indus River Council

Question 8

Which country contributed the largest financial grant to Pakistan under the Indus Basin Development Fund Agreement?

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A) United States

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B) United Kingdom

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C) India

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D) West Germany

Question 9

What was the main concern of Pakistan regarding India's construction of dams on the Chenab River?

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B) Potential for artificial water shortage or flooding

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A) Loss of historical rights

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C) Increased pollution

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D) Reduction in hydropower generation

Question 10

Which Indian project on the Jhelum River was restarted after the 2016 Uri attack?

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B) Tulbul Project

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A) Baglihar Dam

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C) Kishanganga Hydroelectric Plant

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D) Salal Dam