Question

Abid went to visit Kunavaram. He stayed with a Konda Reddy living in the Bison hills. He was surprised to see them very upset about moving. They told him about the upcoming Polavaram dam, and that it was the cause of their concern.

Abid wondered why the Polavaram dam was a cause of concern for the Konda Reddys. Can you answer his question?

• A. The Polavaram dam will submerge a lot of villages in Kunavaram.
• B. The Polavaram dam will increase the water sources of the Konda Reddys.
• C. The Polavaram dam will increase the job opportunities of the Konda Reddys.
• D. The Polavaram dam will decrease the job opportunities of the Konda Reddys.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The Polavaram dam will submerge a lot of villages in Kunavaram.

The Konda Reddys were worried about the upcoming Polavaram dam because it will submerge a lot of villages in Kunavaram. This would lead to them being displaced and having to relocate to another place.