Question 7 - Past Year Questions - 3 Marks - Chapter 3 Class 9 Geography - Drainage - Geography

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How are Man-made lakes created? For what purpose are they used? Give an example.

 

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Manmade lakes are also known as artificial lakes and the causes of man-made lakes are

  1. Man-made lakes are built for hydroelectric power generation , recreational purposes , i ndustrial use, agricultural use, or domestic water supply.
  2. Lakes are formed by hindering the natural flow of a river , resulting in a collection of water on one side.
  3. Examples of Man-made lakes:  Guru Gobind Sagar Lake (Himachal Pradesh), and Hirakud lake (Odisha).

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