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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
- Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed completely
- Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the area
- Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost
- It will generate permanent employment for people
Options
(i) and (ii)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
Solution
(i), (ii) and (iii)
Explanation -
The raising of height of dams has been opposed by many environmentalists due to its serious consequences on lives of flora and fauna in the sea, people around the dams and their livelihoods.
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