Though dams are used to store water, generate electricity and can transfer water to great distances. But mismanagement of the water can lead to which of the following?

Unequal distribution of water

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People close to the source grow water intensive crops, whereas people farther downstream do not get any water

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Discontentment among people, who were forced to displace by the building of dam and its canal network.

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is D
All of these

Mismanagement of the water can lead to:

1) Unequal distribution of water.

2) Risk of flood in nearby areas.

3) Discontentment among people.

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Which dams are used to collect water and prevent it from going underground?

Two group of people debated about "Dams". Pick out the statement which were debated for and against the topic:

1. Social problems because they displace large number of peasants and tribal without adequate compensation.

2. Economic problems because construction of dams swallow up huge amount of public money.

3. Dams are used to generate electricity.

4. Dams are used to store large amount of water, which can be used later for irrigation.

5. Indira Gandhi canal has brought greenery to considerable areas of Rajasthan.

6. Environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.

Mismanagement of water resources leads to the depletion of freshwater.

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