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    Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of building dams?i) Stores water for irrigation ii) No equitable distribution of water iii) Stores water fo
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    Which of the following is/are advantage(s) of building dams?

    i) Stores water for irrigation

    ii) No equitable distribution of water

    iii) Stores water for generating electricity

    iv) Canals from dams help in transferring water to great distances v) Benefits only to a few people

    A.

    Only v

    B.

    Only ii

    C.

    ii and v

    D.

    i, iii and iv

    Correct option is D

    Correct Option is : D 
    The advantages of building dams are:
    i) Stores water for irrigation
    iii) Stores water for generating electricity
    iv) Canals from dams help in transferring water to great distances
    Information Booster: 
    These are the primary benefits of building dams.
    i) Stores water for irrigation: Dams store water that can be used to irrigate crops, especially in regions that experience irregular rainfall.
    iii) Stores water for generating electricity: Dams, especially hydroelectric dams, store water that can be used to generate electricity through the process of hydropower.
    iv) Canals from dams help in transferring water to great distances: Dams often have canal systems that allow water to be transported to distant regions for irrigation and other uses.
    On the other hand:
    ii) No equitable distribution of water and v) Benefits only to a few people are disadvantages of dams, as they can lead to unequal access to water resources and may primarily benefit those living near the dam or the powerful sectors.
    Information Booster : No equitable distribution of water and v) Benefits only to a few peopleare disadvantages of dams,
    as they can lead to unequal access to water resources and may primarily benefit those living near the dam or the powerful sectors.

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