Which one of the following statements is not an argument in favour of multipurpose river projects?
(a) Multi-purpose projects bring water to those areas which suffer from water scarcity.
(b) Multi-purpose projects by regulating water flow helps to control floods.
(c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
(d) Multi-purpose projects generate electricity for our industries and our homes.
Answer:
(c) Multi-purpose projects lead to large-scale displacements and loss of livelihood. ❌
Explanation:
Multipurpose river projects are built for water conservation, flood control, irrigation, hydroelectricity generation, and navigation. However, while they provide many benefits, they also have negative impacts, such as displacement of people and loss of livelihoods.
- (a) These projects supply water to drought-prone areas, solving water scarcity issues. → True ✅
- (b) By controlling water flow, these projects help prevent floods. → True ✅
- (c) This is a disadvantage, not an argument in favor of such projects. → False ❌
- (d) They produce hydroelectric power, benefiting industries and homes. → True ✅
Conclusion:
While multipurpose river projects have many advantages, they also cause problems like displacement of people, deforestation, and ecological damage. Therefore, statement (c) is NOT an argument in favor of such projects. 🚢💡