Question

Explain why river valley projects are called multipurpose projects. mark the important multipurpose projects on a map of India.

Answer 1

The river valley projects in India are called as multi purpose projects because they serve several functions simultaneously.  These kinds of projects are also called as the “New temples of Modern India”.

The multiple functions that are served by the river valley projects are:

1.       Generation of power and electricity

2.       Irrigation – to irrigate the fields during dry seasons and in dry areas through perennial canals

3.       Flood control

4.       Soil conservation

5.       Water management – by building reservoirs

6.       Fish breeding – in dams and reservoirs

However, the building of river valley projects comes with its own disadvantages too.

The following picture will mark the important multipurpose projects in India.

Answer 2

Multipurpose river valley is that it gives serve objectives at the Same time.
it's objective are:-
1.Irrigation
2.Hydroelectricity
3.Afforestation
4.Flood control
5.Soil conserve

it's example is :-
1.Hirakund Dam(India)