UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

Consider the following statements: 1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus Water Treaty. 2. The project was completely built by the Union Government with loans from Japan and the World Bank. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The Baglihar Power Project, located on the Chenab River, was a subject of dispute between India and Pakistan, with Pakistan alleging it violated the Indus Water Treaty (IWT). However, after a Neutral Expert appointed by the World Bank largely upheld India's position with minor modifications, the project was completed and is considered to be within the parameters of the IWT. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Baglihar Power Project was primarily built by the Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC), not completely by the Union Government. Its financing came mainly from the state government and domestic financial institutions, not exclusively or primarily from loans from Japan and the World Bank. Therefore, only statement 1 is correct.
polity-and-governance: Consider the following statements: 1. The Baglihar Power Project had been constructed within the parameters of the Indus

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