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Which of the following statements about the construction of a dam are incorrect?

The poor tribals who have been displaced by various development projects do not get any benefits from the projects. They are and are isolated from their lands and forests without adequate compensation. For example, the oustees of the Tawa Dam built in the 1970s are still fighting for the benefits they were promised.

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Meera and Radhika were on a trip to Mussoorie. They set out on a short trekking on the hills. They were closely watching the flora and fauna in the area. They felt that the area has sufficient biodiversity. This was possible because the forests had remained safe.

There was no visible sign of cutting of trees. Meera said with pride to Radhika, "do you know women have played a prominent role in the protection of forests? Without their brave acts, the situation would have been different and miserable."


What is meant by biodiversity?

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Which of the following statements (s) is/are correct about the renewable natural resource?

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'Narmada Bacho Andolan' has been organized under the leadership of

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Which of the following causes an imbalance in the environment?