{"id":63770,"date":"2024-04-20T09:13:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:13:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=63770"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:13:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:13:52","slug":"dams-and-reservoirs-play-a-crucial-role-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/dams-and-reservoirs-play-a-crucial-role-in\/","title":{"rendered":"Dams and reservoirs play a crucial role in:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Irrigation&#8221; option2=&#8221;Hydropower generation&#8221; option3=&#8221;Drinking water supply&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dams and reservoirs play a crucial role in irrigation, hydropower generation, and drinking water supply.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Irrigation<\/strong> is the artificial application of water to land to assist in the growing of crops. Dams and reservoirs can be used to store water for irrigation, and the water can be released through canals or pipes to irrigate crops.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydropower generation<\/strong> is the process of converting the energy of moving water into electricity. Dams are constructed on rivers to create reservoirs, and the water in the reservoir is then released through turbines to generate electricity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drinking water supply<\/strong> is the provision of water that is safe to drink. 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