{"id":63016,"date":"2024-04-20T09:02:25","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=63016"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:02:25","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:02:25","slug":"interlinking-of-rivers-is-a-proposed-project-in-india-that-could-impact-bihars-water-resources-by","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/interlinking-of-rivers-is-a-proposed-project-in-india-that-could-impact-bihars-water-resources-by\/","title":{"rendered":"Interlinking of rivers is a proposed project in India that could impact Bihar&#8217;s water resources by:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9790cb3da02\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Increasing water availability                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Reducing flood risks                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Potentially altering river flows                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interlinking of rivers is a proposed project in India that involves the construction of a network of canals to link rivers across the country. The project has been proposed as a way <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> to improve water management and reduce flood risks. However, it has also been criticized for its potential environmental impact.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main benefits of interlinking rivers is that it would increase water availability in areas that are currently facing water shortages. This would be particularly beneficial for Bihar, which is one of the driest states in India. Interlinking rivers would also help to reduce flood risks by providing a way to divert excess water from rivers that are prone to flooding.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are also some potential risks associated with interlinking rivers. One of the biggest concerns is that it could alter river flows and disrupt the natural ecosystems that depend on them. This could have a negative impact on fish populations, water quality, and other aspects of the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, interlinking rivers is a complex project with both potential benefits and risks. It is important to carefully consider all of the potential impacts before making a decision about whether or not to proceed with the project.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a: Increasing water availability. Interlinking rivers would increase water availability in areas that are currently facing water shortages. This would be particularly beneficial for Bihar, which is one of the driest states in India.<\/li>\n<li>Option b: Reducing flood risks. Interlinking rivers would help to reduce flood risks by providing a way <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> to divert excess water from rivers that are prone to flooding.<\/li>\n<li>Option c: Potentially altering river flows. 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