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TLO -

1. You will be able to identify the reasons for the displacement

of people.

2. You will be able to understand the problems they face and

voice opinions on happenings in society – displacement of people

3. You will be able to List out major rivers of India and the dams

built on them.

4. You will be able to differentiate between village life and city

life.

5. You will be able to locate rivers on the India map.

Q1. What is a Dam?

A dam is a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level. Forming a reservoir to be used to generate electric electricity or as a water supply

Q2. What is Migration?

Migration is a movement from one place to another.

Q2a. What are the problems the displaced people face?

• Economic.
• Housing and infrastructure
• Safety
• Health
• Education

• Reduced access to food
• Increased malnutrition
• Deprivation of adequate shelter, food, and health services
• Abuse of their basic rights

Q3. What are the causes of migration?

1. Better climate

2. Calamities natural disasters

3. To find new work

4. Due to Big projects like dam construction

5. Religious freedom

Q4. What are the pros and cons of dams?

Pros:

1. Hydroelectric power

2. efficient storage of water

3. control flood

4. tourist attraction

5. recreation activity

6. no pollution

7. low maintenance cost

8. reliable

Cons:

1. expensive

2. complex repair

3. limit fish migration

4. displacement of people

5. deforestation

6. earthquake

7. destruction of wild habitat

8. loss of minerals in dam streams

Q4. Locate the different dams in India on the map of India.

Q5. Write the names of five famous dams in India and paste the picture of these dams.

Ans.

1. Bhakra Nangal Dam (Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh)

2. Hirakund Dam (Mahanadi River in Odisha)

3. Gandhi Sagar Dam ( Narmada River in Gujarat)

4. Nagarjuna Sagar Dam (Krishna River, lies between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh)
5. Tungabhadra Dam (Tungabhadra River in Karnatka)

Q6. What are the differences between village life and city life?

Here are some differences between village life and city life

1. Pace: Village life is slower-paced, while city life is faster-paced.
2. Community: Village life has a stronger sense of community, while city life is more individualistic.
3. Nature: Village life is closer to nature, while city life is less connected to nature.
4. Jobs: Villages have fewer job opportunities, while cities have more.
5. Amenities: Villages have less basic infrastructure, while cities have more amenities.
6. Cost: Villages are generally more affordable, while cities are more expensive.
7. Pollution: Villages are generally less polluted, while cities are more polluted.
8. Entertainment: Cities offer more entertainment options, while villages are more peaceful and relaxing.
9. Education: Cities offer more educational opportunities, while villages are more self-sufficient.

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Q7. Locate rivers on the India map.