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Indus Waters Treaty: Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer A

    What is the cost of the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel cleared by the Centre?

    • Correct answer: Rs 2,352 crore
    • Rs 1,235 crore
    • Rs 3,520 crore
    • Rs 5,200 crore

    Core Trigger: By 26 May 2026 the Centre cleared the Rs 2,352 crore Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel while the Indus Waters Treaty stayed in abeyance.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer B

    The tunnel carrying Chandra water to the Beas passes through which range?

    • Zanskar
    • Correct answer: Pir Panjal
    • Dhauladhar
    • Shivalik

    Project: An 8.7 km Pir Panjal tunnel will carry Chandra water from near Koksar to the Beas at Marhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer C

    Which central PSU executes the Chenab-Beas Link Tunnel?

    • NTPC
    • SJVN
    • Correct answer: NHPC
    • THDC

    Executing Body: NHPC, a central hydropower PSU, executes it; its 20 May 2026 tender was cancelled.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer D

    How many months does Phase I completion take?

    • 36 months
    • 60 months
    • 72 months
    • Correct answer: 49 months

    Key Detail: Phase I includes a 19-metre Chandra barrage; completion takes 49 months.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer B

    What is the capacity of the Pakal Dul project in Kishtwar?

    • 850 MW
    • Correct answer: 1,000 MW
    • 624 MW
    • 900 MW

    Data Point: Kishtwar's Chenab projects include Pakal Dul (1,000 MW) and Ratle (850 MW).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. India announced the abeyance of the Indus Waters Treaty on 23 April 2025. 2. A Hague Court of Arbitration held on 31 August 2026 that the treaty remains fully in force.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Ruling: On 31 August 2026 a Hague Court of Arbitration held the treaty 'remains fully in force'; India rejected it.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer A

    Where did Nehru and Ayub Khan sign the Indus Waters Treaty on 19 September 1960?

    • Correct answer: Karachi
    • Islamabad
    • Lahore
    • New Delhi

    Signed At: Nehru and Ayub Khan signed it at Karachi on 19 September 1960; the World Bank signed for limited purposes.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer C

    The Treaty took effect on 12 January 1961, retrospective to which date?

    • 19 September 1960
    • 12 January 1960
    • Correct answer: 1 April 1960
    • 1 April 1961

    Founded: It took effect on 12 January 1961, retrospective to 1 April 1960, after nine years of World Bank-brokered talks.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Which rivers go to India under the Treaty as Eastern Rivers?

    • Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
    • Correct answer: Sutlej, Beas and Ravi
    • Ganga, Yamuna and Ghaghara
    • Chenab, Ravi and Beas

    Landmark: Eastern Rivers (Sutlej, Beas, Ravi) go to India; Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) go to Pakistan.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Article XII permits modification or termination only by a ratified treaty. 2. Disputes move from the Court of Arbitration down to the Permanent Indus Commission.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither

    Articles: Article XII(3)-(4) permits modification or termination only by a ratified treaty; no unilateral exit exists. Doctrine: Disputes climb from the Permanent Indus Commission to a Neutral Expert to a Court of Arbitration.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 095, point 11, point 12

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