Question : How much water has been allowed to India for irrigation, power generation, and transport purposes from the Indus River?
Option 1: 10%
Option 2: 15%
Option 3: 20%
Option 4: 25%
Correct Answer: 20%
Solution : The correct answer is 20%.
On September 19, 1960, Pakistan's President Ayub Khan and the country's then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru signed the Indus Waters Treaty. India is permitted to use 20% of its water for irrigation, electricity production, and transportation. 80% of it can be used by Pakistan.
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