Question

The construction of large dams leads to social and environmental problems. List two problems of each category.

Answer 1

The construction of large dams leads to:

1. Social.
2. Environmental problems.

Social problems:

1. Vast area of land gets submerged underwater so, many people become homeless.
2. It also leads to unequal distribution of water.
3. People close to the source will get enough water for agriculture whereas those far from the source cannot get sufficient water.

Environment problems:

Large-scale deforestation, loss of flora and fauna of that particular area, displacement of a large number of people living in that area, etc.