Big Dams


 
 
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Big Dams

Dams:

They are the barriers constructed across rivers to hold the water. These are large reservoirs of water, that ensures the storage of adequate water for different uses.

Purpose and Uses of Dams:

Water stored in dams can be used for different purposes are given below:

1.  For irrigation.

2.  For the generation of electricity (hydroelectric power).

3.  To control floods as dams store water during rainy season.

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Question : 1

A dam is constructed to prevent  ____________ in rivers.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Bhagra dam is build in _____________ state in India.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a) The dams are large reservoirs of water, that ensures the storage of adequate water for different uses.

(b) The purpose and uses of dams water stored in dams can be used for for irrigation.

(c) Indira Gandhi Canal starts from the Harike barrage at Sultanpur a few kilometres below the confluence of the Satluj and Beas river in Haryana state.

Right Option : A
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