Social Science · Environmental Issues
Many groups like the 'Narmada Bachao Andolan' oppose the construction of big dams. What is the negative social impact of a big dam that such groups primarily oppose?
- 1It displaces people in the upstream reservoir area.✓
- 2People have to wait for many years (decades) to get benefits.
- 3It leads to conflicts between people of different States.
- 4It causes flash floods in the downstream area.
Correct answer
It displaces people in the upstream reservoir area.
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