Question

multiple purpose project and large dams have come under great scrutiny "support the statement with suitable argument

Answer 1

multipurpose river valley projects and large dams have come under scrutiny ecause of the following reasions:

1.large dams affect the natural flow of rivers.this results in  hampering the flow of sediments.

2.excessive accumulation of sediments in the reservoirs causes damage to the marine life .

3.the dams on the flood plains submerge the vegetation and soil leadimg to its gradual decomposition.

4.it furthur results in floods due to the deposition of sediments in the reservoirs.

5.it causes destruction of the forests areas  and the displacement of tribal and local communities.

6. the construction of large damsstroy the natural surrounding and biodiversity of an area.