Question

1. Why has River Ganga been called the lifeline of the people? 2. Suggest any three immediate steps to restore the health of River Ganga-A Living Entity. Map Skill On an outline political map of the world, show the following multipurpose river valley projects- (a) Aswan dam in Egypt (b) Hoover dam in USA (c) Damodar River Valley Project in India (d) Hirakud dam in India​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pollution of the Gangas, the largest river in India, poses significant threats to human health and the larger environment. The river, which is severely polluted with human waste and industrial contaminants, provides water to about 40% of India's population across 11 states,serving an estimated population of 500 million people, which is more than any other river in the world.