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Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.Advantages:
1. Irrigation
2. Electricity generation
3. Flood control
4. Water supply for industrial and domestic purposes.
5. Tourist attraction
6. Inland navigation
Disadvantages:
1. The natural flow of water is affected
2. Aquatic life gets affected
3. Submergence of land in the surrounding areas
4. Ecological consequences
5. Large scale displacement of local people.