Advantages of Building Dams

Q. Which of the following is not an advantage of building dams?

1. Irrigation
2. Loss of vegetation
3. Flood control
4. Hydroelectricity

Q. Due to their extremely useful nature to a number of sectors, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel proclaimed dams as the 'Temples of Modern India'.

1. True
2. False

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What are reservoirs of dams used for?

1. Washing clothes
2. Boating
3. Swimming
4. Fishing

Q. The natural supply of water for the purpose of agriculture is called irrigation.

1. False
2. True

Q. Which of the following statements is/are true for dams?

1. They are a breeding ground for fishes and refuge for various species of birds.
2. They play an important role in power generation through geothermal energy.
3. They play a major role in providing water for irrigation by diverting the river water into various canals or pipelines.
4. They can be used for inland navigation and recreational purposes.

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> What are the advantages of building dams?

1. Flood control
2. Power generation
3. Water cleansing
4. Power supply

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> How did Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru describe dams?

1. Dams of modern India
2. Temples of modern India
3. Water conservation projects
4. Temples of ancient India

Q. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In which of the following areas do dams play a major role?

1. Region where rainfall is less
2. Region where rainfall is more
3. Region where water is polluted
4. Region where there is more ocean water

Q. Who called dams the temples of Modern India?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Indira Gandhi
3. Rajiv Gandhi
4. V.P. Singh

Q. What are the advantages of building dams?

1. Irrigation
2. Miltary strategy
3. Flood control
4. Generation of hydroelectricity