Question

31. mention any two problems caused by the construction of huge dams ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

(i) Dams were built in ancient times mainly to harvest the rainwater for irrigation to agricultural fields. After Independence dams were built for integrated development of the river valleys.

(ii) At present construction of large dams has become a controversial issue either due to their failure to meet the objectives or the environmental impact.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Big dams can:

• cause earthquake
• destroy marine fisheries
• coastal erosion
• floods

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