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Question
"Multi-purpose projects and large dams have been the cause of many new social movements." Highlight the concerns related to such movements.
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Solution
Concerns related to social movements which were raised due to multi-purpose river valley projects :
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Environmental issues related to cutting and destruction of trees
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Rehabilitation of the displaced people
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Compensation from govt. for their crops and house
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List I |
List II |
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1. |
Pressure group |
Α. |
Narmada Bachao Andolan |
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2. |
Long-term movement |
Β. |
Asom Gana Parishad |
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