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When did the Planning Commission initially approve the construction of the dam?

AFebruary 1973

BNovember 1983

CMarch 1980

DFebruary 1970

Answer:

A. February 1973

Read Explanation:

  • The chairman of the task force formed by the National Committee on Environmental Planning and Coordination to study the environmental problems that might arise due to the dam - Zafar Futehally

  • The head of the committee appointed by Charan Singh to study the environmental problems that might arise due to the dam - M.S. Swaminathan

  • The Planning Commission gave approval for the dam's construction in February 1973.

  • The Silent Valley Hydro Project was abandoned in November 1983.


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