Question

what is the advantages and disadvantages of multi purpose river projects?

Answer 1

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✴ Advantages --

1) Generation of hydroelectricity

2) Flood control

3) Water navigation

✴ Disadvantages ---

1) Creates ecological imbalance

2) Reason of several disputes

3) Obstructs the natural water flow.
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Answer 2

(i) Advantages of multi-purpose projects : Dams help to provide water irrigation, power generation, flood control, pisciculture, domestic and industrial uses.
(ii) Disadvantages of multi-purpose projects : Obstructs the stream flow, sedimentation, aquatic life and submergence of existing vegetation.