Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the "temples of modern I

1.	Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the "temples of modern India"? Explain any three reasons.
Answer» Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the "temples of modern India" because: (i) They eliminate or reduce flooding. (ii) Provide water for agriculture. (iii) Provide water for human and industrial consumption. (iv) Provide hydroelectricity for houses and industries.

Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the "temples of modern India"? Explain any three reasons.

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Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the "temples of modern India" because:

(i) They eliminate or reduce flooding.

(ii) Provide water for agriculture.

(iii) Provide water for human and industrial consumption.

(iv) Provide hydroelectricity for houses and industries.