34) Which was started in 1977-78 with the main aim of controlling desertification, restoring ecological balance and creating conditions to improve the economic level of people in desert areas.
Answer is:
Desert Development Programme (DDP)
Related Geography MCQ Set - 7 with Answers
Answer is:
Mahanadi
Explanation:
A dam is constructed to store large quantity of water, which is used for the purpose of irrigation and power generation. A dam constructed with earth is called an earthen dam whereas a dam constructed with cement concrete is called masonry dam or gravity dam.
A dam may be of any cross- section, but the dams of trapezoidal cross-section are very popular these days. A retaining wall is generally constructed to retain earth in hilly areas.
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