Consider the following statements regarding Mekadatu project 1 There is a dispute bet...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Mekadatu project:

1. There is a dispute between kerala and Tamil nadu on this project.

2. State government took the permission from ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) for this project.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

both

none

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Explanation:

About the project:
The dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the sharing of Cauvery waters is decades old. For many years, both the states have been maintaining differences over the sharing of water.
Karnataka intends to build a reservoir across river Cauvery near Mekedatu in Kanakapura taluk.
It was first proposed along with Shivanasamudra hydro power project at Shimsa in 2003 with an intention to use the water for a hydro power station and supply drinking water to Bengaluru city.However, Tamil Nadu objected saying Karnataka had not sought prior permission for the project. Its argument was that the project would affect the flow of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
Mekedaatu, located about 110 km from Bengaluru, could address the city's growing thirst in the near future .
Since it is for potable purpose, the government need not take approval from the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) for this project.