Dams are the large or small structures which stop the natural flow of water for the purpose of _ generation and ____.

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Solution

Dams restrict the natural flow of water and reservoirs of water are made which serve for many purposes like generating electricity and irrigation. Hydroelectric power plants are made on dams and as the water falls from a height with a high speed over the turbines, the energy of water causes the turbines to rotate and electricity is generated. The water stored in dams is used for irrigation i.e. watering crops for their growth.
So, the correct answer is 'electricity, irrigation'.

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