Question 5 - Past Year Questions - 1 Mark - Chapter 3 Class 10 Geography - Water Resources - Geography

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Name two social movements which were against the multipurpose projects.

Answer:

Narmada Bachao Andolan and Tehri Dam Andolan

Explanation:

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  •   Multi-purpose projects and large dams have also been the cause of many new environmental movements like the ‘Narmada Bachao Andolan’ and the ‘Tehri Dam Andolan’ etc.
  • Resistance to these projects has primarily been due to the large-scale displacement of local communities .  

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