WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Article 262
  2. Article 263
  3. Article 280
  4. Article 300

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Article 262

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Article 262 šŸ“š Explanation: Article 262 empowers Parliament to provide for the adjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution, or control of waters of any inter-state river. Under this provision, Parliament has enacted the River Boards Act (1956) and the Inter-State Water Disputes Act (1956). This ensures that water conflicts between states are resolved through specialized tribunals rather than ordinary courts.