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(iii) Soil erosion leading to the infertility of land
(iv) Fall in the groundwater level
Choose the correct option from the following:
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Q.6 Which environmental problem is associated with the construction of 1
high rise dams?
(a) A large number of human settlements are submerged in the
water.
(b) It contributes to deforestation and loss of biodiversity.
(c) It involves the spending of huge amounts of money.
(d) All the above.

Q.7 Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on which river? 1
(a) Ganga
(b) Sutlej
(c) Narmada
(d) Kaveri

Q.8 The Indira Gandhi Canal has brought greenery to considerable areas 1
of –
(a) Gujarat
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Bihar
(d) Madhya Pradesh

Q.9 In our country, there are attempts to increase the height of 1
several existing dams like Tehri and Alamati, dams across
Narmada. Choose the correct statement among the following
that are a consequence of raising the height of dams.
(i) Terrestrial flora and fauna of the area is destroyed
completely
(ii) Dislocation of people and domestic animals living in the
area
(iii) Valuable agricultural land may be permanently lost.
(iv) It will generate permanent employment for people.
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)

Q.10 Which of the following is not the cause of water scarcity? 1

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