Question

Why are dams called multi purpose projects

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Dams are called Multipurpose projects because they stored huge amount of water level and they help in multi purposes they maintain the water level in the rivers, they helps in irrigation facilities to farmers etc

Answer 2

Dams are called multi-purpose projects because:

• Earlier they were built to impound rivers and rainwater could be used later for irrigation.
• Now dams are built not only for irrigation but for the generation of electricity and water supply for domestic use flood control recreation inland navigation and fish breeding.
• Thus they are called multi-purpose projects.
• For example, in the Sutlej-Beas river basin, the Bhakra-Nangal project water is being used both for hydropower production and irrigation.
• Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects where the many uses of the impounded water are integrated with one another.
• Today, dams are built not just for irrigation but for electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, flood control, recreation, inland navigation, and fish breeding.

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