Question

Which of the following is considered a benefit of dam-building in India?

A. Traditional ways of life are preserved.
B. Leaking canals irrigate farms.
C. It generates hydroelectric power.
D. Silting reservoirs create more land.

Answer 1

The dams can generate hydroelectric power, C. The dams are a relatively cheap and easy way of turning water into electricity, which can then power large swaths of land and people to help them prepare food and heat their homes. This can lead to an increased standard of living and lower impoverishment rates.