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Question
Answer the following questions in about 30 words.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.
Solution
Multipurpose river projects help irrigation, electricity production, flood control, inland navigation and fish breeding. However, the reservoirs destroy local flora and fauna. Many native villages are submerged, and people lose their livelihood, with little or no hope of rehabilitation.
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