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Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance: Tulbul revived

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  1. Question 1Answer D

    After holding the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in April 2025, India moved to revive which project?

    • Kishanganga
    • Baglihar
    • Salal
    • Correct answer: Tulbul

    Core Trigger: After India held the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance in April 2025, it moved to revive the Tulbul project.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    Tulbul was abandoned in which year after Pakistani objections?

    • 1960
    • 1965
    • Correct answer: 1987
    • 1999

    Project: Tulbul is a navigation barrage at the outlet of Wular Lake on the Jhelum, abandoned in 1987 after Pakistani objections.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Which agency was asked to prepare a pre-feasibility study for Tulbul?

    • Central Water Commission
    • NTPC
    • SJVN
    • Correct answer: NHPC

    Agency: NHPC was asked to prepare a pre-feasibility study for the project.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer C

    In the Treaty context, what does abeyance mean?

    • Termination of the Treaty
    • Renegotiation on new terms
    • Correct answer: Suspension without termination
    • Transfer of disputes to the UN

    Key Term: Abeyance means the Treaty is held in suspension without being terminated; the Treaty has no clause allowing this.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer D

    At which city was the Indus Waters Treaty signed?

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

    Treaty Data: The Treaty was signed at Karachi on 19 September 1960, brokered by the World Bank.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    The suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty in April 2025 followed which attack?

    • Mumbai attack of 2008
    • Pulwama attack
    • Correct answer: Pahalgam attack
    • Uri attack

    India Link: Held in abeyance since April 2025, the Treaty's suspension followed the Pahalgam attack and reshapes Indian river planning.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 7

  7. Question 7Answer C

    Tulbul lies on which river, at the outlet of Wular Lake?

    • Ravi
    • Indus
    • Correct answer: Jhelum
    • Chenab

    Venue: The Treaty was signed at Karachi; Tulbul lies on the Jhelum at the outlet of Wular Lake.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    The Indus Waters Treaty dates from which year?

    • Correct answer: 1960
    • 1965
    • 1947
    • 1972

    Founded: The Treaty dates from 1960, concluded after World Bank-mediated negotiations.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Which is/are correct? 1. That court is a body of the ICJ. 2. In June 2025 the Court of Arbitration held no Party may unilaterally hold the Treaty in abeyance.

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

    Landmark: In June 2025 the Court of Arbitration at the Permanent Court of Arbitration held no Party may unilaterally hold the Treaty in abeyance.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Which is/are correct? 1. Article XII(4): the Treaty lasts until terminated by a duly ratified treaty. 2. India is a party to the Vienna Convention on Treaties.

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

    Articles: Article XII(4): the Treaty continues until terminated by a duly ratified treaty; Vienna Convention Articles 60 and 62 are cited.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 275, point 11

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