Question

Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?

• A. Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.
• B. Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow help to control floods.
• C. Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood
• D. Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood

Answer: The correct answer is option (C) – Multipurpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood

• Few urban centres, industrialists, landowners have benefitted from multipurpose river projects whereas local people have not received much benefits from multi purpose river projects.
• In Gujarat, during droughts, there were agitations by the Sabarmati-basin farmers as more priority was given to supply water to urban areas.
• Multipurpose river projects have led to displacement of local communities which led to the rise of social movements like Tehri Dam Andolan, Narmada Bachao Andolan.