Question

what is multipurpose river project?name any two multipurpose project and the river on which they are built

Answer 1

Multi-purpose river valley projects are meant to tackle various problems associated with river valleys in an integrated manner.
The objectives of Multi-purpose river valley projects are :
(i) to control flood.
(ii) check soil erosion.
(iii) provide water for irrigation.
(iv) water for drinking purposes.
(v) generate electricity for industries, villages and cities.
(vi) provide inland navigation.
(vii) encourage tourism and recreation.
(viii) preservation of wildlife.
(ix) development of fisheries.

Answer 2

multipurpose dam means the which is built for numerous purposes like:
1) production of electricity
2) irrigation
3) fishing
4) water flow reduction. etc

bhakranangal dam,tungabhadra dam , Krishna raj sagar dam etc



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