Q1. Silent Valley Project in Kerala was dropped because
(a) Ecologists pointed out that the project will set up an environmental imbalance
(b) India will have to spend a huge amount of foreign exchange to complete the project
(c) Skilled labour and cheap power were not available
(d) Some political controversy arose regarding the project
(UPSC Prelims 1980)
Answer: (a) Ecologists pointed out that the project will set up an environmental imbalance
Explanation: The Silent Valley Project was abandoned due to concerns raised by ecologists about its impact on the unique rainforest ecosystem, highlighting environmental conservation priorities.