Which one of the following statements is not true for hydropower generated from river dams?

Options

A. Dams displace indigenous people from their river lifelines
B. Dams encourage sustainable growth
C. It does not pollute water or air
D. Hydropower facilities can have large environmental impacts

Answer

B

Explanation

To construct dams over rivers have some advantages, but these also pose great threat to the life of human and biodiversity too. On one side, they generate hydroelectricity without causing pollution but on the other hand, they displace indigenous people from their river lifelines. They also degrade large tracts of forests because of their construction.