Question

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multipurpose river project in very short answer

Answer 1

Answer:

Multipurpose river project advantage-

1. It increases the beauty of the country and tourism.
2. It successfully increases the hydroelectric power and NTPCs.
3. It provides better navigation system.

Disadvantages of such project-

1. It causes interstate disparities.
2. It also causes the artificial flood.
3. It also leads to drought in low lying river areas.

Answer 2

Multipurpose river valley projects are projects that serve several purposes like water for agriculture and industries ,generate hydropower,drinking water ,flood control ,navigation and tourism. main advantages are ; water for irrigation. water for industry and domestic purpose.

Disadvantages of Multipurpose Project.

High Cost : The initial cost of building the dams is very high.

Adverse Impact on Environment : A vast variety of flora and fauna as well as human settlements get submerged in the water of reservoir formed by the dam.