Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c): A, B, and C only.
· A. Cauvery water dispute involves the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry over sharing the waters of the Cauvery River. The conflict primarily concerns Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, while Kerala is a minor stakeholder.
· B. Narmada water dispute involves Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. These states have a vested interest in the allocation of water from the Narmada River. The Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal was set up to resolve this dispute.
· C. Krishna water dispute is a long-standing conflict between Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh over the Krishna River's waters. Telangana, a new state carved out of Andhra Pradesh, is also a stakeholder.
· D. Tungabhadra water dispute is not correctly matched as it involves Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, not Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Information Booster:
1. Cauvery water dispute dates back to the early 20th century, with multiple tribunals and legal interventions aimed at resolving the sharing of water between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
2. Narmada water dispute resulted in the creation of the Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal (1969), which sought to distribute water for irrigation and electricity generation across four states.
3. Krishna water dispute has seen two tribunals set up, one in 1969 and another in 2004, reflecting ongoing conflicts over water allocation.
4. Tungabhadra river dispute is part of the larger Krishna basin dispute, with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh being key parties to the disagreement.
5. Inter-state water disputes in India are resolved through tribunals set up under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act of 1956.
6. River water distribution is a sensitive issue in India due to its dependency on agriculture, which consumes most of the freshwater resources.
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