Question

Assertion: The tribal wants to have small check dams and lots of water for irrigation.

Reason: The tribal is against large dams as large dams will lead to displacement

Options:

A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C. A is true but R is false.

D. A is false but R is true.​

Answer 1

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

• In tribal areas, dams are an essential source of irrigation.
• Minority communities are always against the formation of large dams as it will cause displacement.
• Large dams have a social, economic, and environmental impact.
• But large dams are considered efficient to store an adequate amount of water.