(xv) What is Indus Water Treaty? How rivers were divided between Pakistan and India?

Ans: Indus Water Treaty: In 1947, at the time of partition, Ferozpur Headworks built on River Sutlej and Madhupur on River Ravi were given to India. This was despite the fact that the stream emerging from them irrigated a vast area of Pakistan. India stopped the water flowing from these streams under the plans. This … Read more

Q22. Describe the economic condition of Pakistan and India at the time of partition.

Ans: Economic base of Pakistan and India: . At the time of independence (1947) Pakistan had an extremely poor economic base. The British government had established industry in india but it was all concentrated in Calcutta, Bombay and Madras. All these industrial centres went to Indian share as a result of partition. . Cotton textile, … Read more