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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
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On what different bases are dams classified?
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Answer

Dams are classified according to structure, intended purpose or height.
  1. Based on structure and the materials used, dams are classified as timber dams, embankment dams or masonry dams, with several subtypes.
  2. As per the height, dams can be classified as large dams and major dams or alternatively as low dams, medium height dams and high dams.

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