Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Opposition to the construction of large dams is due to
Options
social reasons
economic reasons
environmental reasons
all the above
Solution
all the above
Explanation -
Construction of large dams is opposed due to the following reasons:
- Social: People living near the dams are dislocated from their homes.
- Economic: Livelihoods of people dependent on agricultural land near the dams is disturbed.
- Environmental: Lives of flora and fauna in the sea is affected.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Higher Order Thinking Skill (HOT)
Although coal and petroleum are produced by degradation of biomass, yet we need to conserve them. Why?
Pick the right combination of terms that has no fossil fuel.
Which gas is formed, when fossil fuels are burnt in insufficient air (oxygen)?
Pick the right combination of terms which has no fossil fuel.
Select the eco-friendly activity among the following
Although coal and petroleum are produced by degradation of biomass, yet we need to conserve them. Why?
Suggest a few measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
