Question Q10GS2GS2
Water diplomacy can redefine the contours of regional cooperation in South Asia. Discuss with special reference to India's role in the water treaty 1960.
Main Body
Water Diplomacy offers for negotiations for effective sharing of water and also stressed aspect relating to joint of water for safety and proper utilization.
Indus Treaty 1960
It provided for use of water on Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej by Pakistan & Indus, Beas and Sutlej by India. Dispute regarding time of river project - Kishanganj on Chenab.
Pakistan violated graded dispute settlement process.
This led to conflict.
71 words3 paragraphs
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- Accurately names the Indus Waters Treaty 1960
- Identifies specific rivers covered by the treaty
- Mentions Kishanganj dam dispute
- Recognizes dispute settlement mechanism
Topper
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
AIR 1542025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements involving India
Water diplomacy and India's bilateral agreements
India's role in the Indus Waters Treaty 1960
Writing Stats
71
Total words
3
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone