KPSC KAS 2017 · Question 189 of 200

Which one of the following statements is not correct in respect of Cauvery river water dispute ?

Karnataka

ACauvery river course and basin area are spread over the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
BThe Cauvery dispute actually started in 1807 when the farmers of Madras Presidency raised objection to the efforts of the erstwhile Mysore State for increasing irrigation facilities.
CMost of the lower course of river Cauvery is across Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
DThe Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal announced its final verdict on 5 th February, 2015.Correct

Answer: D. The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal announced its final verdict on 5 th February, 2015.

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal gave its final verdict on 5th February 2007, not 2015 — that statement is not correct.

Source: KPSC Gazetted Probationers Prelims 2017, Paper-II (General Studies, subject code 262), Series A

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KPSC KAS 2017 · Question 189 of 200

Karnataka

ACauvery river course and basin area are spread over the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
BThe Cauvery dispute actually started in 1807 when the farmers of Madras Presidency raised objection to the efforts of the erstwhile Mysore State for increasing irrigation facilities.
CMost of the lower course of river Cauvery is across Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
DThe Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal announced its final verdict on 5 th February, 2015.Correct

The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal gave its final verdict on 5th February 2007, not 2015 — that statement is not correct.

Source: KPSC Gazetted Probationers Prelims 2017, Paper-II (General Studies, subject code 262), Series A

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