Which Article of the Constitution provides for the adjudication of interstate water disputes?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Article 262.
The correct answer is Article 262. It empowers Parliament to provide by law for the adjudication of disputes relating to the waters of inter-state rivers and river valleys. Under this, the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 was enacted, allowing tribunals to resolve such conflicts, like the Cauvery dispute.
Other options:
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Article 215: Declares High Courts as courts of record with powers to punish for contempt.
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Article 258: Deals with the delegation of Union powers to states.
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Article 210: Concerns language use in State Legislature proceedings.