Indian Economic Development: Environment and Sustainable Development
Question:
How does "Hydroelectric projects" impact the environment?
Options:
Inundate forests
Interfere with natural flow of water
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
The correct answer is Option 3: Both 1 and 2
Explanation:
Inundate forests: Hydroelectric projects often require the construction of dams and reservoirs, which can lead to the flooding of large areas of land, including forests.
Interfere with natural flow of water: The construction of dams and reservoirs alters the natural flow of rivers, which can impact aquatic ecosystems and disrupt the natural processes of the river system.
