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Maharashtra State Service Pre 2026 PracticeHard

Q.Regarding Inter-State water disputes in India, consider the following statements: (a) Article 262 empowers the Parliament to by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of any inter-state river. (b) The Supreme Court of India exercises exclusive original jurisdiction over inter-state water disputes under Article 131, superseding any tribunal formed by the Parliament. (c) The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 allows the Central Government to set up an ad-hoc tribunal for the adjudication of water disputes if negotiations fail. Which of the statements given above are correct?

a
(1) Only (a) and (b)
b
(2) Only (b) and (c)
c
(3) Only (a) and (c)
d
(4) All of the above

Correct Answer: Option C

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