The construction of large dams leads to social and environment problem

1.	The construction of large dams leads to social and environment problems. List two problems of each category.
Answer» Social problems: (i) Many people are rendered homeless. (ii) Displacement of large number of tribals without due compensation. (iii) Migration into the cities for settlements. Environmental problems : (i) Deforestation / loss of biodiversity (ii) soil erosion / ecological imbalance.

The construction of large dams leads to social and environment problems. List two problems of each category.

Answer»

Social problems:

(i) Many people are rendered homeless.

(ii) Displacement of large number of tribals without due compensation.

(iii) Migration into the cities for settlements.

Environmental problems :

(i) Deforestation / loss of biodiversity

(ii) soil erosion / ecological imbalance.