Question

Question 20
Opposition to the construction of large dams is due to

(a) social reasons
(b) economic reasons
(c) enviromental reasons
(d) all the above

Answer 1

Option (d) is correct.

Problems with the construction of large dams are:
(i) It leads to relocation of large civilizations (Social reasons).
(ii) It requires huge financial investments (Economic reasons)
(iii) Its construction requires large amount of deforestation (environmental reasons).