Question

Why are rivers important for the country’s economy?

Answer 1

Rivers are important for the country’s economy because:
(a) Rivers have formed fertile northern plains and deltas containing alluvial soils which are the most productive agricultural lands of India.

(b) Water from rivers is a basic natural resource essential for survival of humans, plants and animals, for agricultural and industrial activities.

(c) The banks of rivers have been cradles of
civilisation all over the world. For example, lndus civilisation in India. '

(d) Industrial development has flourished along rivers. Most of industrial processes depend on water as a' raw material, as a coolant of hydroelectricity.

(e) Dams have been constructed to provide hydrov electricity, water for irrigation.

Answer 2

Rivers are the natural gift for the Humankind. They have many usage and importance for us. The northern Plains are the examples of the activities of rivers.

1.  Rivers provide fresh drinking water
2. Rivers provide habitat for birds, frogs, and wildlife
3. Rivers are transportation routes between cities and towns, and even across continents
4. Rivers also carry nutrients 
5. Rivers are used for irrigation 
6. The dams on rivers have multipurpose uses
7. Rivers are also lifelines of any economy
8. Rivers are also source of daily usage of water
9. Great civilizations of the world thrived around rivers
10. Rivers also carry religious values for some