The sedimentation in the most vital reservoirs of the country, the nation is losing some US $130.8 million every year due to loss of:
Correct answer: A. Both (a) & (b)
- A. Both (a) & (b)
- B. Reduction agricultural products, power generation and industrial output
- C. Fertile soil, shrinkage of storage capacity
- D. None of these
Explanation
Reservoir sedimentation removes fertile topsoil and reduces storage capacity, while also lowering agricultural production, hydropower generation and industrial output. Therefore, both groups of losses are included.
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