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  • In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams

In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of several existing dams like Tehri and Almati, dams across Narmada. Choose the correct statements among the following that are a consequence of raising the height of dams

(i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely

(ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area

(iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost

(iv) It will generate permanent employment for people

 

(a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(c) (ii) and (iv)

(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Answers (1)

(b)

The consequences of raising the height of dams are as follows:

  • The terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely.
  • It leads to deforestation and loss of biological diversity.
  • It also leads to the dislocation of people and domestic animals living in an area which causes various social problems. Significant farming area might be forever lost.
  • The people are not even given adequate compensation for their losses. This obviously leads to economic problems such as temporary unemployment for people.

Hence statements (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct.

Hence option (b) is correct.

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