Geography · Environmental Geography and Sustainable Development
A proposed run-of-the-river hydroelectric project plans to construct a barrage near a waterfall in the Western Ghats. Environmentalists warn of downstream ecological degradation. Which balance should be prioritized for sustainable planning?
- 1Converting the entire river basin into an industrial park, bypassing all conservation mandates
- 2Proceeding with construction immediately without ecological surveys to prevent capital losses and project delays
- 3Prioritizing maximum electricity generation at all times by storing the entire river volume during the monsoon dry spells
- 4Conducting a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to determine minimum ecological flow (e-flow) requirements while ensuring local biodiversity is protected✓
Correct answer
Conducting a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to determine minimum ecological flow (e-flow) requirements while ensuring local biodiversity is protected
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