Question

Mention any 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of Bhanga Nangal dam. ​

Answer 1

Advantage

1). Once a dam is constructed, electricity can be produced at a constant rate.

2). The lakes water can be used for irrigation

3). The build up of water in the lake means that energy can be stored until needed, when the water is released to produce electricity.

Disadvantage

1). Dams are extremely expensive to build and must be built to a very high standard

2). The high cost of dam construction means that they must operate for many decades to become profitable.

3). The flooding of large areas of land means that the natural environment is destroyed.