Question

Which river is associated with the Narmada Bachao Andolan and the Sardar Sarovar Project?

• A. Tapi
• B. Mahi
• C. Narmada
• D. Sabarmati

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Narmada

• Correct Answer: Option C - Narmada

• The Narmada River is directly associated with both the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) and the Sardar Sarovar Project. The Sardar Sarovar Dam is a large concrete gravity dam built across the Narmada River in Gujarat, India. It is one of the largest and most controversial dam projects in India.

• The Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save Narmada Movement) is a social movement led by Medha Patkar that began in the 1980s. It was formed to protest against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River due to concerns about:

• Displacement of thousands of tribal people and villagers

• Environmental impact on the river ecosystem

• Submergence of large forest areas and agricultural lands

• Issues related to rehabilitation and resettlement of affected people

• Despite the protests, the Sardar Sarovar Dam was completed and inaugurated in Gujarat. The dam provides irrigation, power generation, and drinking water benefits to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, but remains controversial due to its social and environmental impacts.

• The Narmada River is India's fifth longest river and flows westward before emptying into the Arabian Sea.