So far in India, dams have displaced how many peoples?
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42 million
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10 million
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56 million
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16 million
A
Correct answer
Explanation
According to various estimates, dam projects in India have displaced approximately 42 million people since independence. This massive displacement is one of the most controversial aspects of India's dam-building spree, with most displaced being tribal communities and rural poor who received inadequate compensation and rehabilitation.