There was a huge opposition from the local population during [6 the construction of Tehri dam. On which river was this dam constructed? Mention any two reasons for this opposition.

Explanation

Tehri dam was constructed on the Ganga river.
Reasons for opposition were:
Large number of farmers and tribals were displaced without being given adequate compensation
Loss of plants and animals causes destruction of wildlife
Dams swallowed large lands and the public money
There was no adequate distribution of water