what is multipurpose river valley project? write any 5 objectives and disadvantages of it
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Advantage of Multipurpose Project -
(1) It controls floods.
(2) It provides irrigation facilities and navigation.
(3) It generates electricity.
(4) It promotes inland irrigation, fishing and afforestation.
(5) Human consumption.
(6) It provides power generation.
Disadvantage of Multipurpose Project -
(1) It induces earthquakes.
(2) Population gets displaced.
(3) Aquatic life gets affected.
(4) Flow of underground water is also checked.
(5) River water gets diverted.
(6) Extensive forests submerged under water.
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"Multi-purpose river valley projects are the projects that have dams built on rivers.
Objectives of the river valley projects:
A.To prevent soil erosion.
B.For irrigation.
C.To generate electricity.
D.To prevent flood.
E.For navigation.
Disadvantages of the projects:
A.Excessive sedimentation of the reservoir.
B.Stream beds become rockier.
C.Problem for aquatic plants and animals.
D.Leads to decomposition.
E.Leads to deforestation."