Mention any 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of multipurpose river projects.
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S.N. Advantages Disadvantages
1. Irrigation of crops Natural flow of river is affected causing poor flow of sediments also.
2. Electricity generation Excessive sedimentation of the reservoir.
3. Water supply tor industrial and domestic purposes Stream beds become rockier, affecting marine life.
4. Flood control Dam fragments a river thus making it difficult for aquatic fauna to migrate and spawn.
5. Inland navigation Reservoirs submerge the existing vegetation and soil leading to its decomposition over time.
6. Fish breeding Deforestation and displacement of local people.
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