Why have Sindhi politicians opposed the Kalabagh Dam?

B. Reduction of water to Arabian Sea

A. Fear of displacement of local population

B. Reduction of water to Arabian Sea

C. Increased siltation in the Indus Delta

D. Loss of agricultural land in Sindh

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Past Paper MCQ
On which river is the Diamer Bhasha dam being constructed?
Correct Answer: B. River Indus
One-liner
The Diamer Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the River Indus.
12.
By when is the Sukki Kinari Hydropower Project expected to start operating?
Correct Answer: A. End of this year
One-liner
The Sukki Kinari Hydropower Project is expected to start operating by the end of this year.
13.
Which province's political leaders have opposed Kalabagh Dam due to earthquake concerns?
Correct Answer: C. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
One-liner
Political leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have opposed the Kalabagh Dam due to concerns that the dam site lies in a seismically active zone prone to earthquakes.
14.
Which dam is proposed to be built at Kalabagh in the Mianwali District?
Correct Answer: B. Kalabagh Dam
One-liner
The dam proposed to be built at Kalabagh in the Mianwali District is the Kalabagh Dam.
15.
Why have Sindhi politicians opposed the Kalabagh Dam?
Correct Answer: B. Reduction of water to Arabian Sea
One-liner
Sindhi politicians have opposed the Kalabagh Dam primarily due to the fear of reduction of water flow to the Arabian Sea, which they believe would adversely affect the Indus Delta ecosystem and Sindh's coastal areas.