Question

"Narmada Bachao Andolan" raised issues of how constructions of big dams create environmental problems. Discuss 2 such issues.

Answer 1

1. The main cause of this movement was large Dam constructed beside Narmada river.

2. This cause huge displacement of people in these area due to slow progress of government rehabilitation policy.

Answer 2

Problems are-

(i) Flooding of neighbouring areas.

(ii) Displacement of locals

(iii) Increased soil salinity.