Question

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 are 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.

Options

• (i) and (ii)

• (i), (ii) and (iii)

• (ii) and (iv)

• (i), (iii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation: 

A large area of land is covered in building dams which causes the devastation of the terrestrial flora and fauna. Masses of people have to be displaced to other locations and also there is a loss of a large part of the valuable agricultural land.