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What is the purpose of building dams?
What is the purpose of building dams?
- To create obstacles for boats in the river
- To increase the flow of water in rivers
- To prevent rivers from flooding and save water (correct)
- To waste excess water during heavy rains
What happens to the extra water during heavy rains without a dam?
What happens to the extra water during heavy rains without a dam?
- It flows away unused (correct)
- It is collected for drinking water
- It is used for boating and swimming
- It irrigates the fields automatically
What is the main function of turbines in a dam?
What is the main function of turbines in a dam?
- Storing excess water during heavy rains
- Controlling the water flow in the reservoir
- Acting as bird sanctuaries
- Running the generators to produce electricity (correct)
What is the name of the reservoir over the River Sutlej in Punjab?
What is the name of the reservoir over the River Sutlej in Punjab?
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Which Indian states rely on the Bhakra Nangal dam for water and hydroelectric power?
Which Indian states rely on the Bhakra Nangal dam for water and hydroelectric power?
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