Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Rise of Popular Movements

Question:

Which of the following statements is correct about the Sardar Sarovar project?

A- Its advocates say that it would benefit huge areas of Punjab and the three adjoining states in terms of availability of drinking water and water for irrigation.
B- Many subsidiary benefits like effective flood and drought control in the region were linked to the success of this dam.
C- In the process of construction of the dam, 245 villages from these States were expected to get modernised.
D- Issues of relocation and proper rehabilitation of the project-affected people were first raised by local activist groups.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

B and D only

A and C only

A, B, and C only

All of the above

Correct Answer:

B and D only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - B and D only

The correct statements are:

B- Many subsidiary benefits like effective flood and drought control in the region were linked to the success of this dam.

D- Issues of relocation and proper rehabilitation of the project-affected people were first raised by local activist groups.

Correction in the incorrect statement:

A- Its advocates say that it would benefit huge areas of Gujarat and the three adjoining states in terms of availability of drinking water and water for irrigation, generation of electricity and increase in agricultural production.

C- In the process of construction of the dam, 245 villages from these States were expected to get SUBMERGED.

 

Sardar Sarovar Project:

The Sardar Sarovar Project is a multipurpose mega-scale dam. Its advocates say that it would benefit huge areas of Gujarat and the three adjoining states in terms of availability of drinking water and water for irrigation, generation of electricity and increase in agricultural production. Many more subsidiary benefits like effective flood and drought control in the region were linked to the success of this dam.  In the process of construction of the dam, 245 villages from these States were expected to get submerged. It required the relocation of around two and a half lakh people from these villages. Issues of relocation and proper rehabilitation of the project-affected people were first raised by local activist groups.