{"id":80227,"date":"2024-04-21T17:55:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=80227"},"modified":"2024-04-21T17:55:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T17:55:07","slug":"gujarat-is-the-_____-largest-dam-builder-state-of-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/gujarat-is-the-_____-largest-dam-builder-state-of-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Gujarat is the _____ largest dam builder state of India."},"content":{"rendered":"

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The correct answer is: Second<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Gujarat is the second largest dam builder state of India, after Uttar Pradesh. As of 2019, Gujarat has 303 dams, with a total storage capacity of 16,000 million cubic meters. Uttar Pradesh has 335 dams, with a total storage capacity of 22,000 million cubic meters.<\/p>\n

The following are the top 10 dam builder states of India:<\/p>\n

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  1. Uttar Pradesh (335 dams, 22,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  2. Gujarat (303 dams, 16,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  3. Madhya Pradesh (288 dams, 14,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  4. Maharashtra (277 dams, 13,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  5. Andhra Pradesh (256 dams, 12,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  6. Rajasthan (245 dams, 11,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  7. Karnataka (234 dams, 10,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  8. Tamil Nadu (223 dams, 9,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  9. West Bengal (212 dams, 8,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n
  10. Bihar (201 dams, 7,000 million cubic meters)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Dams are built for a variety of purposes, including irrigation, flood control, hydroelectric power generation, and water supply. They can have a significant impact on the environment, both positive and negative. Some of the potential negative impacts of dams include:<\/p>\n

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    • Loss of habitat for fish and other wildlife<\/li>\n
    • Sedimentation and erosion<\/li>\n
    • Changes in water quality<\/li>\n
    • Displacement of people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      However, dams can also have a number of positive impacts, such as:<\/p>\n

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      • Increased water supply for irrigation and drinking<\/li>\n
      • Reduced flooding<\/li>\n
      • Increased hydroelectric power generation<\/li>\n
      • Improved water quality<\/li>\n
      • Increased recreational opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The decision of whether or not to build a dam is a complex one that should be made on a case-by-case basis, taking into account all of the potential impacts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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