Question

A few important facts with respect to dams built across the rivers are given below. Pick out the one that is not applicable.

• A. Dams control floods.
• B. Dams help in generating hydroelectricity.
• C. Dams provide water for irrigation.
• D. Water stored in the dams cannot be used for drinking.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Water stored in the dams cannot be used for drinking.

Dams are built not just for irrigation, but for electricity generation, drinking, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, flood control, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.