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    Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects because they serve multiple purposes beyond just water storage and supply. Modern dams aim to optimize water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, navigation, pisciculture, and more.

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    Water Resources Assignment Class 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE

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    Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects because they serve multiple purposes beyond just water storage and supply. Modern dams aim to optimize water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, navigation, pisciculture, and more.

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    Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects because they serve multiple purposes beyond just water storage and supply. Modern dams aim to optimize water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, navigation, pisciculture, and more.

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    Water Resources Assignment Class 10 SOCIAL SCIENCE

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    Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects because they serve multiple purposes beyond just water storage and supply. Modern dams aim to optimize water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, flood control, navigation, pisciculture, and more.

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    1. Why dams are now referred as multipurpose projects?

    2. Highlight the reverse effects of dams on aquatic life and vegetation.

    3. Mention the negative effect of over irrigation?

    4. How can irrigation transform the social landscape?

    5. How dams are responsible for creating conflicts between people of


    same society? Explain with example.

    The dams have created conflicts between people wanting different uses and benefits from the same
    water resources.
    (ii) Inter-state water disputes are becoming common with regard to sharing the costs and benefits of
    the Projects.
    (iii) The landowners, the rich farmers, industrialists and urban centres are benefitting at the cost of
    local communities.
    In Gujarat, the Sabarmati – basin farmers were agitated and almost caused a riot over the higher
    priority given to water supply in urban areas, particularly during droughts. Inter – state water
    disputes are also becoming common with regard to sharing the costs and benefits of the
    multipurpose project.

    6. Features A is marked in the given political map of India. Identify this


    feature with the help of the following information and write their correct
    name on the line marked on the map. 1. A Dam
    B. on the same map of India locate and label the following items with
    appropriate symbols: 1. A Dam on River Narmada 2. A Dam on River
    Tungabhadra

    7. Explain the quantitative aspects of water scarcity.

    Quantitative aspect : This aspect is related to the availability of water


    resources. The availability of water resources varies over space and time
    mainly due to variations in seasonal and annual precipitation. However, water
    scarcity in most cases is caused by over-exploitation, excessive use and
    unequal access to water among different social groups.

    8. Highlight the facts given by The Citizens’ Fifth Report, CSE, 1999.
    9. What do you know about Krishna Godavari Dispute?

      Ans.       Krishna-Godavari dispute was due to the objections raised by Karnataka and Andhra
    Pradesh. It was regarding the diversion of more water at Koyna river which a tributary of Krishna
    river for a multi-purpose project. This reduced down-stream flow of river Krishna in Karnataka and
    Andhra Pradesh resulting in adverse consequences for agriculture and industry. The multi-purpose
    river valley project on Krishna river is Nagarjuna Sagar dam

    10. What is rain water harvesting? State the objectives of rainwater


    harvesting.

    Rainwater harvesting is an efficient method of water conservation and management. The techniques
    of collecting and storing rainwater directly or recharging it into the ground through artificial means
    to improve groundwater storage is called rainwater harvesting.
    The objectives of rainwater harvesting are :
    (i) To prevent wastage and pollution of the monsoon rains.
    (ii) To reduce runoff and control the flooding of roads.
    (iii) To recharge and improve the quality of groundwater storage and raise water table.
    (iv) The meet the demands of domestic water requirement during dry season.
    (v) To solve problem of drinking water shortage especially in regions receiving less rainfall.

    11. What are benefits of rainwater harvesting?

    12. Explain any three human values to reduce water wastage.

    13. What can be the effects of over-exploitation and excessive use of


    water resources?

    14. Describe the qualitative aspect of water scarcity.

    (ii) Qualitative aspect : Now, let us consider another situation where water is
    sufficiently available to meet the needs of the people, but, the area still suffers
    from water scarcity. This scarcity may be due to bad quality of water. Lately,
    there has been a growing concern that even if there is ample water to meet
    the needs of the people, much of it may be polluted by domestic and industrial
    wastes, chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture, thus, making it
    hazardous for human use.

    15. Why are dames now referred to as multi-purpose projects?

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