Water resources

1. What is the main objective of multipurpose river valley projects?

• A) Only for generating hydroelectric power

• B) Only to increase rainfall in the area

• C) To serve several purposes like irrigation, electricity, flood control, etc.

• D) Only for improving tourism

Which of the following is a multipurpose project built on the river Sutlej?

• A) Bhakra Nangal Project

• Hirakud Project

• Damodar Valley Project

• Nagarjuna Sagar Project

Which one of the following is not a benefit of multipurpose projects?

• A) Irrigation

• B) Flood control

• C) Groundwater depletion

• D) Electricity generation

Why are multipurpose projects sometimes criticized?

• A) They are too cheap to maintain

• B) They increase water levels in wells

• C) They may lead to displacement of local communities and ecological damage

• D) They do not help in generating electricity

Classification on Dams on bases of height ______

• timber

• embakment

• structure & material

• Low, medium