Description : Answer the following questions in about 30 words. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Advantages of multi-purpose river projects: Multi-purpose river projects, as the name suggests, makes water available for multiple uses. It provides water for irrigation and domestic use. This water is ... cover or a village. The reservoir water also causes pollution due to excessive use of water.
Description : Explain any three reasons in which the multi-purpose projects and large dams have come under great scrutiny and opposition in the recent years. -SST 10th
Last Answer : ' Regulating and damming of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow and excessive sedimentation at the bottom of the reservoir, resulting in rockier stream beds and poorer ... also submerge the existing vegetation and soil leading to its decomposition over a period of time.
Description : How have multi-purpose projects and large dams been the cause of many new social movements? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Narmada Bachao Andolan and the Tehri Dam Andolan, etc., were the movements to resist large-scale displacement of local communities. Local people often had to give up their land, livelihood ... the diversion of more water at Koyna by the Maharashtra government for a multi-purpose project.
Description : Name any Multi-purpose projects In India and give three contributions of that project. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Damodar Valley Project offers the following advantages: 1) Power station under that project provides 104 MW of Hydro electricity 2. The project provides 136 km of inland waterways through reservoirs and canals.Its canals irrigate 4,50.000 hectares of agricultural land.
Description : ‘Large multi-purpose projects also lead to land degradation.’ Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Regulating and damaging of rivers affect their natural flow causing poor sediment flow and excessive sedimentation at the bottom of reservoir. Large reservoirs submerge large tracts of forests, flora and fauna. They also submerge soil leading to its decomposition over a period of time.
Description : Name a few multi-purpose projects of India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Bhakra Nangal (ii) Damodar Valley Corporation (iii) Kopili Tydel Project
Description : What was Lord Curzon’s argument in favour of the partition of Bengal. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Lord Curzon's argument in favour of the partition of Bengal was that it was too large a province to be efficiently administered by a single provincial Government. It was quite difficult for ... should be divided into two provinces which would help to improve the administration of the two provinces.
Description : What are multi-purpose projects and why they are called so? -Geography
Last Answer : Multi-purpose projects are the projects which were constructed after the independence of India to use the water for various purposes. Dams are one of the major multi-purpose projects. The uses of ... failed many a times. Bhakra Nangal project is one of the biggest multi-purpose projects in India.
Description : Despite various advantages, multi-purpose projects are opposed by people. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : One of the major reasons the multi-purpose projects were opposed was that it could not complete the purpose it was built for: 1) One of its purposes was to avoid ... . 4) Environmentally rainwater harvesting systems are considered more environmentally friendly compared to multi-purpose projects.
Description : Give a short note on Multi-purpose projects In India. -Geography
Last Answer : Multi-purpose projects, launched after Independence with their integrated water resources management approach, were thought of as the vehicle that would lead the nation to development and progress ... agriculture and the village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.
Description : Name a multi-purpose projects which are used for hydel power production and irrigation (a) Jalaput project (b) Bhakra – Nangal project (c) Hirakud project (d) Tehri Dam
Last Answer : (b) Bhakra – Nangal project
Description : This 1661 work is designed as an argument in dialogue between four interlocutors: Carneades, who is sceptical about the Aristotlean position, his friend Themistus who argues in favour of ... Reflexions on the Experiments vulgarly alledged to evince the four peripatetique Elements. Name the work
Last Answer : The Sceptical Chymist (by Robert Boyle).
Description : What is the reason behind Krishna-Godavari water dispute? Name the multi-purpose river valley project constructed on river Krishna. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 'It is regarding the diversion of more water at koyna by the maharashtra government for multi purpose projects.This would reduce downstream flow in their states with adverse consequences for ... starve.The multi purpose river valley projects constructed on river Krishna is nagarjuna sagar dam.
Description : If the PM belonged to the upper House of Parliament? (1) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion. (2) He will not be able to speak on the budget in the ... House. (4) He has to become a member of the Lower House within six months after swearing in as the PM.
Last Answer : (1) He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a noconfidence motion Explanation: He will not be able to vote in his favour in the event of a no-confidence motion.
Description : How do the multipurpose river projects affect the aquatic life ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : In recent years, the multi-purpose projects and large dams have come under great scrutiny and opposition for a variety of reasons : (i) Regulating and damming of rivers affect their ... to water intensive and commercial crops. This has great ecological consequences like salinisation of the soil.
Last Answer : (i) Quantitative aspect : This aspect is related to the availability of water resources. The availability of water resources varies over space and time mainly due to variations in seasonal and ... , chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers used in agriculture, thus, making it hazardous for human use.
Description : Examine the importance of the river valley projects in the development of hydel power and irrigational facilities in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Generation of Power (electricity) : These multipurpose projects are the main source of power generation. According to the Economic Survey, 2013, these produce more than 39,788.40 MW power. ... the fields during the dry seasons. Many perennial canals have been dug and they irrigate dry areas.
Description : Multipurpose river projects are referred as the ‘temples of modern India.’ Elucidate. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Multipurpose River Projects were launched after Independence with the approach of integrated water resource management. The objective was to provide multifarious benefits that would lead to the development and ... of the nation, the multipurpose projects are termed as temples of modern India.
Description : Mention any four main objectives of multipurpose river valley projects. -SST 10th
Last Answer : A project where many uses of the impounded water are integrated with one another is known as multipurpose project. It is built for irrigation, power generation, water supply, flood control, recreation, etc.
Description : “Multipurpose projects have failed to achieve the purpose for which they were built”. Justify by giving reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) These dams were constructed to control floods but they have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. (ii) Moreover, the big dams have mostly been unsuccessful in controlling floods ... . (iii) Many a time authorities are forced to release water from dams during heavy rainfall.
Description : How far have the multipurpose projects been able to achieve their purpose for which they were made? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : To some extent multipurpose river valley projects have been able to achieve their purpose.Irrigation has increased, power generation is a classic example of their success. But there are some concerns too. ... . (iii) This has led to huge destruction of flora and fauna, forests and biodiversity.
Description : What is a multi-purpose project ? Name any one and give 3 contributions of that project. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Damodar Valley Project offers the following advantages: 1) Power station under that project provides 104 MW of Hydro electricity 2) The project provides 136 km of inland waterways through ... 1) They are designed to generate Hydro-electricity 2) Store water for feeding irrigation channels.
Description : What was an argument made by Virginia in support of colonial rights cross the Ohio river?
Last Answer : Its charter granted Virginia land across the continent.
Description : Give two arguments in favour and in against for language to be used as a medium of instruction in Vietnamese school? -SST 10th
Last Answer : . Some policymakers emphasised the need to use the French language as the medium of instructions. By learning the language, they felt, the Vietnamese would be Introduced to the culture and ... rewarded with French citizenship. So that people set in centres to accept French culture through jobs.
Description : Efficient means of transport are pre-requisites for the fast development.' Express your views in favour of this statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Various kinds of goods and services are needed for the healthy development and well being of human beings. However, all of these goods and services are not readily available in our ... world, where the world is highly interconnected, an efficient means of transport is an essential aspect.
Description : Name two main 'Satyagraha' movements organized by Mahatma Gandhi successfully in favour of peasants in 1916 and 1917. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The two satyagraha movements organised by Mahatma Gandhi: 1. Peasants' Satyagraha in Champaran, Bihar in 1916 2. Peasants' satyagraha in Kheda, Gujarat in 1917
Description : How did Paul Bernard argue in favour of economic development of Vietnam ? Explain. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Paul Bernard's arguments in favour of economic development of Vietnam: (i) He argued that the purpose of acquiring colonies was to make profits. (ii) If economy developed and the ... to carry out land reforms. (v) To ensure sufficient employment, industrialisation would create more jobs.
Description : State any two factors that favour the growth of tea in Assam. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Mountain slopes (ii) Temperate region.
Description : State two factors which favour the silk industry in Karanataka. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The tropical humid climate with temperature varying between 16° to 31 °C favours the rearing of silk worms. Modem technology and skilled labour favours industrial production.
Description : What are the factors that favour the location of jute industry in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta? -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Friable, loamy, alluvial soils, preferable rich in salts. (ii) Bengal which lies in the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta has the advantage that it gets flooded and a fresh layer of alluvial ... transport of the raw jute to the manufacturing centres which are connected to Kolkata by railway and road.
Description : What is the purpose of the scene in Leo Tolstoy and The Death of Ivan Ilyich in which Ivan Ilyich thinks about the following logical argument known as a syllogism Caius is a man men are mortal the?
Last Answer : Need answer
Description : On which river was the first multi -General Knowledge
Last Answer : VARANASI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated India's first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river in his parliamentary constituency here and received the country's first container cargo transported on inland waterways from Kolkata.
Description : Determining the policies that are needed for the smooth execution of a project relates to which of the following agenda items of alignment sessions? Select one: a. Developing a common ... role clarification on projects e. Agreeing on the means and methods for accomplishing the purpose
Last Answer : d. Developing role clarification on projects
Description : Give an example to prove that a multi-purpose project creates social, economic and environmental imbalances. -Geography
Last Answer : The biggest example is the floods in Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006 which had occurred because of the aggravation of floods on opening the doors of dams. This not only led to the loss of lives but also led to soil erosion and disruption in the lives of people.
Description : Is Dream Home Insulayment Multi-purpose underlayment good for any type of flooring?
Last Answer : Insulayment is good for most any type of flooring, other than tile.
Description : Which of the following is not a multi-purpose project involving more than one State in India? (a) Nagarjunasagar (b) Damodar Valley Corporation (c) Bhakra Nangal (d) Chambal
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : The first multi-purpose project of independent India is – (1) Bhakra-Nangal (2) Damodar (3) Hirakud (4) Nagarjunasagar
Last Answer : (2) Damodar Explanation: Damodar Valley Corporation came into existence on 7 July, 1948 as the first multipurpose river valley project of independent India. It emerged as a culmination of attempts made over a ... over an area of 25,000 km2 covering the states of Bihar (now Jharkhand) & West Bengal.
Description : The first multi-purpose project of independent India is (1) Bhakra-Nangal (2) Damodar (3) Hirakud (4) Nagarjunasagar
Last Answer : Damodar
Description : Which of the following statements are false ? Choose from the code given below : 1. Inductive arguments always proceed from the particular to the general. 2. A cogent argument must be inductively strong. 3. A valid argument may have a ... (A) 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Last Answer : (C) 2 and 4
Description : Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below. 1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid. 2. A sound argument may be invalid. 3. A cogent argument may have a probably false ... Codes: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4
Last Answer : (D) 3 and 4
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Business-as-usual activities cannot be improved. b. Business-as-usual activities are more difficult to manage than projects. c. Projects are ... change to business-as-usual. d. A project is always the starting point for operation refinement
Last Answer : c. Projects are transient endeavours that bring about change to business-as-usual.
Description : Which of the following statements about risk is true? Select one: a. Project risk focuses on identifying, assessing, and eliminating the risks on the project. b. Risk management is all ... are no risk-free projects. e. Risk management involves identification, evaluation, and elevation of risk
Last Answer : d. There are no risk-free projects.
Description : Which of the following statements is true regarding contracts? Select one: a. They are the filters through which project members screen information that is shared. b. They do not lend ... information-rich environment will suffer. e. Contracts promote the growth of a trusting project culture.
Last Answer : b. They do not lend themselves to create an environment of trust.
Description : Which one of the following statements is true? a. Business-as-usual activities cannot be improved. b. Business-as-usual activities are more difficult to manage than projects. c. Projects are ... change to business-as-usual. d. A project is always the starting point for operation refinement.
Last Answer : c. Projects are transient endeavours that bring about change to business-as-usual
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return. B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated
Last Answer : D. The internal rate of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return. B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated.
Description : Which of the following statements is correct regarding the internal rate of return (IRR) method? A. Each project has a unique internal rate of return B. As long as you are not dealing with ... of return is rarely used by firms today because of the ease at which net present value is calculated
Description : Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding a normal project? A. If the NPV of a project is greater than 0, then its PI will exceed 1. B. If the IRR of a project is 8%, its NPV, using ... the IRR of a project is greater than the discount rate, k, then its PI will be greater than 1.
Last Answer : D. If the IRR of a project is greater than the discount rate, k, then its PI will be greater than 1.
Description : So, what is your take on El Presidente now eyeing to censor search engine results in his favour?
Last Answer : It increases my desire to vote in the midterms!!!