Question

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

• A. February 1973
• B. November 1983
• C. March 1980
• D. February 1970

Answer 1

Answer:

A. February 1973

• 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.