Question

Which of the following are/ are not the consequence/consequences of building high-rise dams?

i. Loss of biodiversity

ii. Depletion of the natural habitats of wild animals

iii. Soil erosion leading to the infertility of the land

iv. Fall in the groundwater level

Choose the correct option from the following.

Options

• (i) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iii)

• (iii) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iv)

Answer 1

(iii) and (iv)

Explanation: 

The building of dams causes environmental problems because they contribute enormously to deforestation and the loss of biological diversity.