Under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, the Ravi River was designated as an 'Eastern River'. W

A) Pakistan has unrestricted use of its waters.

B) India has unrestricted use of its waters.

C) Waters are to be shared equally between India and Pakistan.

D) It is primarily reserved for hydroelectric power generation only.

Explanation

The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej) were allocated to India for its unrestricted use, while the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab) were allocated to Pakistan.

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Under the Indus Waters Treaty 1960, the Ravi River was designated as an 'Eastern River'. What does this designation primarily imply regarding its use?

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