Question

Explain the role of rivers and lakes in the economy

Answer 1

rivers and lakes also increase one country's economy by following ways-

1)many lakes are used by fishermans for fish farming -their income increase economy

2)on rivers we make dams which help in production of electricity

3)on bank of holy river gana kumbh organise which attracts too many tourists increase foreign currency

these are some ways by which economy affect by rivers and lakes

Answer 2

Rivers and lakes are very important for a country.They bring many valuable and precious minerals down with them.On mining them can cause a huge profit.For eg Gold.They bring fertile soil with them.These soils are best suited for agricultural activities.This improves the agricultural industry and develops an economy.Large population live along the river.That means a lot of tax which will result in growth in the economy.Some rivers are also used in trading.Some river beds are so beautiful that they attract tourists thus growth in economy.All over rivers are a great source through which a county's economy can improve.