Question

Which of the following problems led to the opposition of the construction of Tehri dam on the river Ganga and Sardar Sarovar project on the river Narmada?

• A. Submergence of large areas of agricultural lands and human habitation
• B. Destruction of large ecosystem and loss of biodiversity
• C. Displacement of large number of local population without adequate rehabilitation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

The construction of the Tehri dam on river Ganga and Sardar Sarovar Project on the river Narmada was strongly opposed by many environmentalists and the general public. The mains reason associated with large opposition was:

1) One of the major tolls of the construction of dams were its adverse effect on the environment. With the construction of dams, the large ecosystem was destroyed and there was a loss of biodiversity.

2) The second reason being the displacement of a large number of locals and the problem of their rehabilitation.

3) The third reason being with the construction of dam large areas of agricultural lands and human habitation was to go under water.