Question

why are dams referred to as multi-purpose projects?
Name some important multi-purpose projects of India and its beneficial states.

Answer 1

dams reffered as multi purpose projects because the water which is stored in dams solves many purposes . they maintain the water levelin the rivers, provide water to agricultural fields , prevent floor by distributing water, increase water level during droughts.
some important multipurpise projects- 1)bhakhra nangal dam - punjab, haryana,rajasthan
2)chambal project
3) damodar valey project
4)indira gandhi canal
5) hirakund project

Answer 2

Dams have been called as multipurpose projects because the water it stores is used for many things apart for irrigation. For example:  1. It can be used for domestic purposes 2.Electricity generation 3. Industrial uses, etc.