Question 13
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams
(i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area are destroyed completely
(ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area
(iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost
(iv) It will generate permanent employment for people
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Question 13
In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams
(i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area are destroyed completely
(ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area
(iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost
(iv) It will generate permanent employment for people
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Option (b) is correct.
Raising the height of the dam increases the risk of life for the people living around because dam destroys the natural habitat of the surroundings and it increases the possibilities of flood. It leads to loss of agricultural lands and leads to dislocation of people and domestic animals in the area.
Option (b) is correct.
Raising the height of the dam increases the risk of life for the people living around because dam destroys the natural habitat of the surroundings and it increases the possibilities of flood. It leads to loss of agricultural lands and leads to dislocation of people and domestic animals in the area.
