Give two reasons why the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project on the river Narmada and the Tehri Dam on the river Ganga faced opposition.

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Opposition for these projects were mainly due to two reasons:(i)Social: As they displace large number of peasants and tribals without adequate compensation or rehabilitation.(ii)Environmental: As they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biodiversity.

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