Question

The in Madhya Pradesh would inundate hectares of forests and displace many local communities.

• A. Narmada Sagar Project
• B. Dolomite Mining Project
• C. 40,000
• D. 10,000

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Narmada Sagar Project
C 40,000

The Narmada Sagar Project in Madhya Pradesh is an example of the effect of large scale projects on the depletion of forest resources. The project would inundate 40,000 hectares of forests and displace many local communities.

The Narmada Bachao Andolan is a social movement which has been fighting against the multiple dam projects across the Narmada river, including the one in Madhya Pradesh.