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Which of the following statement is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?
(a)Multipurpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity
(b)Multipurpose projects, by regulating water flow helps to control floods
(c)Multipurpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood
(d)Multipurpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes

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Important Questions on Resources and Development
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Which of the following is not a part of the resource planning in India?

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The National Forest Policy () considered essential for the maintenance of _____.

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'Soil' as a resource is an example of _____.

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Match the following list and choose the correct answers:
List I | List II |
A. Mining | 1. Maharashtra |
B. Deforestation | 2. Jharkhand |
C. Overgrazing | 3. Punjab |
D. Over-irrigation | 4. Madhya Pradesh |

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Match the following lists and choose the correct answer:
List I | List II |
A. Alluvial Soil | 1. Rajasthan |
B. Black Soil | 2. Karnataka |
C. Laterite Soil | 3. Deccan Plateau |
D. Arid Soil | 4. Himalayan river system |

MEDIUM
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Ploughing along the contour lines can decelerate the flow of water down the slope is known as _____.

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Match the following lists and choose the correct answers:
List I | List II |
A. Terrace Farming | 1. Rows of tree plantation |
B. Strip Cropping | 2. Topsoil washed away |
C. Shelter Belts | 3. Western and Central Himalayas |
D. Sheet Erosion | 4. Grass are left to grow between the crops |

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Development should take place without damaging the environment and development in the present should not compromise with the needs of the future generations known as _____.
