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Mention any five advantage and five disadvantages of multipurpose river project

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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multipurpose projects.

Ans. Advantage:-

1. Flood control:- River valley projects control the flood and thereby check soil erosion.

2. Irrigation:- They provide water for irrigation in the command area during dry

Seasons.

3. Electricity generation:- These projects are the main source of power. They ensure

regular electricity for Industrial and household purposes.

4. Inland navigation:- River valley projects provide inland water navigation through the

main river and Canal that link different regions.

5. Fish breeding:- This provides ideal conditions for the development of fisheries.

6. Amusement:- People in large numbers come here as tourists and recreate themself

in boating on the canals and reservoirs.

Disadvantages

1. Displacement of local communities:- The building of large dams result in

displacement of local communities. The displaced people do not get full rehabilitation

facilities from the government.

2. Adverse impact on aquatic life:- Due to construction of dams on the rivers, the fish

in the downstream area do not get sufficient nutrient material.

3. Change in the cropping pattern:- Most of the farmers have changed the cropping

patterns sifting to cultivation of water intensive and commercial crops.

4. Increase the social gap:- River valley project has transformed the social gap

between rich landlords and the landless poor.

5. Excessive sedimentation:- Regulating and damming of rivers affect the natural flow

and excessive sedimentation at the bottom of the reservoir.

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