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प्रश्न
Describe some of the problems associated with the construction of dams.
उत्तर
Following problems are associated with building dams:
- Social problems: It makes many people homeless, by submerging large areas of human- settlements, thereby causing a social issue.
- Environmental problems: It causes deforestation and loss of biodiversity by submerging large varieties of plants and animals. This creates an ecological imbalance.
- Economic problems: This is an issue raised by many people who consider that construction of dams needs large amount of public money and there are no proportionate benefits.
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