Water Resources
Which of the following statements is not correct about multi-purpose projects?
They affect natural flow of rivers causing poor sediment flow and excessive sedimentation at the bottom of reservoir
Local and landless people get the maximum benefit from these projects
Dams fragment rivers making it difficult for acquatic fauna to migrate, especially for spawning
They have been the cause of many new social movements like “Tehri Dam Andolan” and “Narmada Bachao Andolan”
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Local and landless people get the maximum benefit from these projects
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Which purpose is served by the Multipurpose Projects?
Which is not the source of irrigation in India?
Which one out of the following mentioned is not a multi-purpose river valley project of North India?
Which of the following is not a source of fresh water?
The fresh water is continually being renewed and recharged through ___________ .
___________ is a circular village tank from which water is released as and when required.
What percentage (or portion) of our earth surface is covered with water?
Which of the following is not true with reference to water scarcity?
Which of the following is not true with reference to rain water harvesting?
___________ is a barrier across flowing water that obstructs, directs or retards the flow, often creating a reservoir, lake or impoundment.
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