Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is associated with Tawa Dam?

  1. It could not be used to store water.

  2. Its oustees are still fighting for the benefits they were promised.

  3. It is still unbuilt due to people's protests.

  4. It could not produce electricity.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tawa Dam is located at the joining of Tawa river and Denwa river, in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh. It was built in 1978. It was mainly built for irrigation purpose. This dam irrigates a large area of Hoshangabad district.

Option (2) is correct. Construction of such dams displaces large number of peasants and tribals, which stay nearby. Also, poor tribals who do not get any benefits from these projects are alienated from their lands without adequate compensation. The oustees of the Tawa Dam are still fighting up for the benefits they were promised.

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