Question

What role do the river basins play in the lives of people living there?

Answer 1

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Land and water are ecologically linked in a natural system called a catchment, drainage basin, or watershed. From the smallest droplet to the mightiest river, water works to shape the land, taking with it sediment and dissolved materials that drain to watercourses and, in most cases, eventually to the sea.

Answer 2

The roles river basins play in the lives of people are:

• It helps in flood control for the people living in flood prone region.

• It helps in soil conservation by preventing soil running and soil erosion.

• These river basins are perfect site for Hydro power electric generation sites.

• River basin provides water for the local people living there increasing agriculture and fishery business.

• Some examples of river basins in India are: Ganga Basin, Godavari Basin, Krishna Basin.