A fair solution to a transboundary river dispute should be based on which principle?
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Correct answer: Reasonable, equitable use and avoidance of serious harm
A shared river should be managed by considering the needs, rights and responsibilities of all riparian countries. Equitable use does not always mean equal volumes; it requires a fair assessment of factors such as dependence, population, existing use, alternatives and ecological needs. Activities should also avoid serious harm to other users. Upstream domination or maximum extraction is not a fair principle, so A is correct.
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Reasonable, equitable use and avoidance of serious harm
Why is this the correct answer?
A shared river should be managed by considering the needs, rights and responsibilities of all riparian countries. Equitable use does not always mean equal volumes; it requires a fair assessment of factors such as dependence, population, existing use, alternatives and ecological needs. Activities should also avoid serious harm to other users. Upstream domination or maximum extraction is not a fair principle, so A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Geography question. Chapter: Geography as a Discipline. Topic: Geography as an integrating discipline.
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