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From the following, select the reason(s) why dams are built.

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For aesthetic purposes
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To conserve water
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To effectively utilize freshwater
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For cleaning water
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Solution

The correct option is C To effectively utilize freshwater
A dam is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or hampers the flow by often creating a reservoir, lake or an impoundment. Humans have learnt how to conserve and effectively utilise freshwater by constructing dams.

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