EQ3 Indus river conflict pakistan + india Flashcards
Which countries are included in the Indus River basin?
China, India, Afghanistan, Pakistan
What percentage of the Indus River basin lies in Pakistan?
Around 70%
Where does the Indus River originate?
Tibetan plateau
Into which body of water does the Indus River empty?
Arabian Sea
What is the total length of the Indus River?
2,900 km
What percentage of Pakistan’s employment is provided by the Indus River?
50%
What percentage of Pakistan’s GDP is attributed to the Indus River?
25%
What percentage of Pakistan’s agricultural water supply comes from the Indus River?
90%
Name the two mega dams constructed on the Indus River.
Tarbela, Mangla
How many barrages have been constructed to utilize the Indus River’s water?
320
What is the current status of water scarcity in the Indus basin?
Many communities face water scarcity
According to NASA, what is the status of the Indus basin in terms of aquifer stress?
World’s second most over-stressed aquifer
What is the projected increase in groundwater depletion by 2050 in the Indus basin?
Up to 75%
What commission was established to address disagreements over the Indus River?
Permanent Indus Commission
Which countries are represented in the Permanent Indus Commission?
India, Pakistan
True or False: Improvements in regional cooperation and diplomacy are potential responses to conflicts over the Indus River.
True
What event in 1974 led to the drawing of border lines following the Indus watershed?
The partition
What did India gain control of during the 1974 partition? (indus river)
Upstream barrages that regulated water flow into Pakistan
What power structure emerged as a result of the boundary cutting across river tributaries?
Upstream-downstream power structure
What has been a source of tensions between India and Pakistan? (indus river)
Dam projects in Indian-administered territory
What has Pakistan attempted to prevent India from building on the Chenab and Neelum rivers? (indus river)
Dams
On what grounds has Pakistan opposed India’s dam projects?
They contravene the Indus waters treaty
What are the current drivers of tensions over water resources in the Indus River system?
Territory and resources pursuit in the name of perceived national interests
True or False: The Indus waters treaty is a point of contention between India and Pakistan regarding dam projects.
True
Fill in the blank: Tensions between India and Pakistan are partly due to their pursuit of _______ and resources.
territory
