Between which countries the Mahakali Treaty was signed in February 1996?

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The Mahakali Treaty, officially known as the "Treaty between the Government of India and His Majesty's Government of Nepal concerning the Integrated Development of the Mahakali River (Sharada River) including Sarda Barrage, Tanakpur Barrage and Pancheshwar Project," was signed in February 1996 between **India and Nepal**.

Here's why Option 3 is the correct answer and why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 3: India-Nepal (Correct)** The Mahakali Treaty is a bilateral agreement specifically between India and Nepal. It focuses on the integrated development of the Mahakali River, which forms a part of the border between the two countries. The treaty addresses issues related to water sharing, power generation, and irrigation projects along the river.

*   **Option 1: India-China (Incorrect)** China is not a party to the Mahakali Treaty. The Mahakali River is primarily relevant to the border region between India and Nepal, and China does not share a border with the river in a way that would necessitate its involvement in a treaty concerning its development.

*   **Option 2: India-China-Nepal (Incorrect)** While Nepal is a party to the treaty, China is not. The treaty is a bilateral agreement between India and Nepal, focusing on the Mahakali River, which is relevant to their shared border.

*   **Option 4: India-Bhutan-Nepal (Incorrect)** Bhutan is not a party to the Mahakali Treaty. The treaty specifically concerns the Mahakali River, which is relevant to the India-Nepal border. Bhutan's geographical location and water resource interests are not directly related to the Mahakali River in the same way as Nepal's.