Question

Construction of a dam is advantageous in many ways.

Select the options that show the advantages of dams:

• A. Provide water for irrigation
• B. Prevents floods
• C. Provides fertile soil
• D. Provides oil from the river beds

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

Prevents floods

Dams play a major role in providing water for irrigation by diverting the river water into various canals or pipelines. Dams prevent floods, thus avoiding loss of property and life. They also play an important role in power generation through hydroelectricity.

They do not provide fertile soil.