Question

what are multipurpose river valley projects? name any two such projects . list the main objectives of a multipurpose river valley project.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Multipurpose river valley project is a dam or series of dam constructed across the river to store water. Hirakund dam in India, Hoover river valley project in USA. The main objective ofmultipurpose river valley project is to store water for irrigation, generation of electricity, factorial use etc.

Answer 2

What are Multipurpose River valley Project?

=> A river project in which a dam is constructed on the river & stored water is then used in a number of for like irrigation, power generation.

Examples:

• Bhakra-Nangal
• Chambal Valley
• Damodar Valley
• Hirakund Dam

Objective of Multipurpose River Project:-

• Control floods & supply water during drought.
• Provide irrigation facilities.
• check soil erosion
• Generate electricity.
• Supply water for domestic & industrial uses.