10th Class Social Science Water Resources Question Bank 10th CBSE Social Science Water Resources

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      What are the advantages of a multi-purpose project?

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                      Advantages of multi-purpose projects: (i) Dams are built for generating hydroelectricity. With the help of falling water, the turbines below them move and with their friction hydel electricity is produced. (ii) Canals are made, which are used for irrigation purposes. (iii) Dams help in controlling floods. (iv) Canals can be used for inland navigation also. (v) Fish breeding can be practiced. (vi) Water supply can also be used for domestic and industrial purposes. (vii) Nearby areas are afforested, which provides a natural habitat to various organisms.


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