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Unit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10Social StudiesUnit 2 Ch 3 : Water Resources3 Marks
Question
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.
 
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Answer

Multipurpose river projects help in irrigation, electricity production, flood control, inland navigation and fish breeding.At the same time the multi-purpose river projects also destroy local flora and fauna. Many native villages get submerged, and people lose their livelihood, with little or no hope of rehabilitation.

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