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What was one of Dubey's claims regarding the contractors for the project?
What was one of Dubey's claims regarding the contractors for the project?
- They were closely monitored after awarding advances.
- They were executing the project themselves as per the contract.
- They had subcontracted the work to small builders lacking technical expertise. (correct)
- They were all transferred to Gaya, Bihar.
Why was Dubey transferred to Gaya, Bihar against his wishes?
Why was Dubey transferred to Gaya, Bihar against his wishes?
- Due to his refusal to work on the project further.
- As a reward for his exceptional performance on the project.
- Because his name was leaked by the prime minister's office. (correct)
- For his involvement in illegal activities related to the project.
What did NHAI eventually admit regarding Dubey's allegations?
What did NHAI eventually admit regarding Dubey's allegations?
- The allegations were completely false.
- The allegations were baseless and unfounded.
- The allegations were fully substantiated. (correct)
- The allegations were partially true.
For what crime were Mantu Kumar and three others arrested?
For what crime were Mantu Kumar and three others arrested?
What was Mantu Kumar sentenced to, along with two others, in 2010?
What was Mantu Kumar sentenced to, along with two others, in 2010?
What has taken center stage in the minds of policymakers as an instrument under National Water Policy?
What has taken center stage in the minds of policymakers as an instrument under National Water Policy?
What is one of the claimed benefits of the river interlinking project?
What is one of the claimed benefits of the river interlinking project?
How does the river interlinking project aim to support livelihoods?
How does the river interlinking project aim to support livelihoods?
What is NOT a claimed benefit of the river interlinking project?
What is NOT a claimed benefit of the river interlinking project?
How does the river interlinking project aim to contribute to national integration?
How does the river interlinking project aim to contribute to national integration?
Which region may benefit from the river interlinking project's goal of eradicating flooding problems?
Which region may benefit from the river interlinking project's goal of eradicating flooding problems?
What is one of the expected outcomes of the large canals linking rivers in the project?
What is one of the expected outcomes of the large canals linking rivers in the project?
What was the outcome of the public interest litigation filed in the Bombay High Court in April 1992?
What was the outcome of the public interest litigation filed in the Bombay High Court in April 1992?
What is a potential consequence of the construction of reservoirs and river linking canals according to the text?
What is a potential consequence of the construction of reservoirs and river linking canals according to the text?
Why did the High Court dismiss the claim regarding the impact on khazan lands?
Why did the High Court dismiss the claim regarding the impact on khazan lands?
Which group is mentioned as likely to face social unrest and cultural alienation due to forced resettlement?
Which group is mentioned as likely to face social unrest and cultural alienation due to forced resettlement?
According to the High Court, what is the reason for not defeating a public project of great magnitude?
According to the High Court, what is the reason for not defeating a public project of great magnitude?
What further complicates water sharing and management issues between riparian states according to the text?
What further complicates water sharing and management issues between riparian states according to the text?
What was the cost incurred by the Corporation every day according to the text?
What was the cost incurred by the Corporation every day according to the text?
What is one of the political implications mentioned in the text regarding some ILR schemes?
What is one of the political implications mentioned in the text regarding some ILR schemes?
How did the High Court view the benefit derived from constructing the rail line compared to the impact on Khazan lands?
How did the High Court view the benefit derived from constructing the rail line compared to the impact on Khazan lands?
What does the text propose as a way forward for the ILR program?
What does the text propose as a way forward for the ILR program?
What was one of the reasons given by the High Court for not halting the construction work on the rail line project?
What was one of the reasons given by the High Court for not halting the construction work on the rail line project?
What is needed to address rehabilitation and appropriate afforestation related to ILR?
What is needed to address rehabilitation and appropriate afforestation related to ILR?
What was the main concern raised by the Konkan Railway Re-Alignment Committee (KRRAC) regarding the existing railway line alignment?
What was the main concern raised by the Konkan Railway Re-Alignment Committee (KRRAC) regarding the existing railway line alignment?
Why was the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC rejected by the Konkan Railway Corporation?
Why was the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC rejected by the Konkan Railway Corporation?
Which factor contributed to the growth of the KRRAC into a political movement?
Which factor contributed to the growth of the KRRAC into a political movement?
What was one of the reasons provided by the KRRAC for proposing the hinterland alignment?
What was one of the reasons provided by the KRRAC for proposing the hinterland alignment?
Why did the Konkan Railway Corporation oppose the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC?
Why did the Konkan Railway Corporation oppose the hinterland alignment proposed by the KRRAC?
What consequence did the KRRAC predict if the existing railway line alignment was not changed?
What consequence did the KRRAC predict if the existing railway line alignment was not changed?
Study Notes
- Construction of reservoirs and river linking canals in the peninsular component is expected to displace over 583,000 people and submerge large areas of land.
- Social unrest, psychological damage, and cultural alienation are anticipated due to forced resettlement of local indigenous tribal communities.
- The Interlinking of Rivers (ILR) plan has political implications as water is a state subject, complicating water sharing and management issues between riparian states.
- Some ILR schemes have international implications, potentially straining relationships with neighboring countries like Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- River-Linking Projects aim to address water scarcity, generate power, recharge groundwater, mitigate flood and drought hazards, and support aquatic ecosystems and livelihoods.
- The ILR project claims to provide additional irrigation to 35 million hectares and generate 34,000 MW of power.
- The project is expected to create employment for over a million people, increase food production, facilitate inland navigation, and promote national integration.
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Test your knowledge about the Konkan Railway Re-Alignment Committee and their protests against the proposed railway line alignment in 1991.
