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Flashcards on Narmada Bachao Andolan Case Study
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What does Narmada Bachao Andolan translate to in English?
Save Narmada Movement
When was the Narmada Bachao Andolan founded?
1985
Who was one of the prominent leaders of the Narmada Bachao Andolan?
Medha Patkar
What was the main purpose of the Narmada Bachao Andolan?
To stop the construction of large dams on the Narmada river
Which states were directly affected by the Narmada dam project?
Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra
Which environmental concerns were associated with the Narmada dam project?
Deforestation and loss of biodiversity
Who were the major supporters of the dam construction?
Government and industrialists
What international organization initially funded the dam project?
World Bank
What was one of the outcomes of the NBA's activism?
World Bank withdrew funding from the dam project
What types of protests were used by the NBA?
Marches, hunger strikes, and court petitions
How did the government respond to the NBA protests?
With police force and arrests of activists
Which fundamental principles did NBA activists base their movement on?
Non-violent civil disobedience
What did NBA demand for the people affected by the dam project?
Proper rehabilitation and resettlement
What does the term 'displacement' refer to in the context of the NBA?
Forced relocation of people from their ancestral lands
What is the current status of the Narmada Bachao Andolan?
Continues to fight for justice and rehabilitation
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What does NBA stand for in the context of this case study?
National Basketball Association
Narmada Bachao Andolan
National Bank of Agriculture
Nuclear Broadcasting Authority
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What year did the Narmada Bachao Andolan begin?
1985
1990
1975
2000
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Who is a notable leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan?
Arundhati Roy
Anna Hazare
Medha Patkar
Vandana Shiva
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What was the principal aim of the Narmada Bachao Andolan?
Promoting hydroelectricity
Supporting industrialization
Opposing the construction of dams
Enhancing tourism
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Which Indian state was not affected by the Narmada Dam project?
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Gujarat
Maharashtra
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What was a major environmental impact of the dam according to NBA?
Increased air pollution
Ocean acidification
Loss of biodiversity
Ozone layer depletion
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What action did the World Bank take regarding the dam project?
Increased its investment
Withdrew its funding
Took sole responsibility of construction
Supported NBA's claims
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Which form of protest was not utilized by the NBA?
Armed rebellion
Hunger strikes
Marches
Court petitions
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What is the term for people being moved from their lands due to the dams?
Displacement
Immigration
Emigration
Expatriation
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What does the NBA demand for affected populations?
Rehabilitation and resettlement
Compensatory employment
Unconditional apologies
Financial aid only
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