Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9Social ScienceDrainage System3 Marks
Question
Explain the utility of lakes.
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Answer
Utility of lakes:
(1 )Some of the lakes ' in India are places of origin for many rivers, e.g, Narmada river originates from Amarkantak Lake.
(2) Water of the lakes in heavy rainfall region can be conserved and may be used in irrigation, drinking, domestic uses and for fishery.
(3) Lake waters are useful at the time of droughts.
(4) Water of the lakes, built through large dams across rivers, is useful in irrigation, production of hydro-electricity and for fishery.
(5) Many lakes enhance the natural beauty of its surroundings. So such lakes have been developed as tourists spots. Thus, lakes are useful in many ways.
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