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CBSE - Geography - Water Resources

Water Resources

Short Answer Type

Name any two multipurpose river valley projects or dams which are causes of new social movements.  Why did people oppose them?

Two Multipurpose project which are caused social movements –
(a) Narmada –Bachao Andolan
(b) Tehri-Dam Andolan
(c) Sardar Sarover Dam
-Large scale displacement of local communities
-Environment issues
-Demand for Rehabilitation facilities from Govt.

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