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What are the problems associated with multi-purpose projects in India?

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For what reasons have multi-purpose projects come under great opposition? Comment on any two.
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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.
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Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?
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Label the following projects at appropriate places on the map.

(a) Narmada Valley Project.

(b) Bhakra Nangal Project.

(c) Mettur Dam.

(d) Hirakud Dam.

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Write about National Water Policy, 2012, and Ganga Rejuvenation.
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On which river is Sardar Sarovar Dam constructed?
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Explain the various problems associated with construction of large dams.
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 Sardar Sarovar Dam is built across the _____ river in Gujarat. (Tapi/Narmada/Kaveri)
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Make a list of inter-state water disputes.
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Who called dams 'the temples of modern India'?
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How have some multipurpose projects led to inter state disputes? Give one example to illustrate your answer.
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Identify the mistakes and rewrite them correctly.
In Gujarat, the Sabarmati basin farmers were not agitated when higher priority was given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts.
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Resistance to large dams arises because of:
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Large-scale multipurpose projects have both advantages and disadvantages. Suggest. Explain the statement and suggest any two measures that in your opinion can help in minimising the disadvantages.
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It is difficult for aquatic fauna to _____, (migrate/breathe) especially for spawning because of the fragmentation of rivers due to dams.
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Which arguments are not in favour of multipurpose projects?
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In the first century B.C, _____ (Sringaverapura/Sriganganagar) near Allahabad had a sophisticated water harvesting system channelling the flood water of the river Ganga.
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A dam is _____ (reservoir/lagoon/stream) rather than the structure.
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Which one of the following is an argument opposed to large scale multi-purpose projects :
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Identify the mistakes and rewrite the sentence correctly.
Regulating and damming rivers do not affect the river’s natural flow and its sediment flow.