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Chapter : 3. Drainage
Role Of Rivers In The Economy
1. Development of Civilization : Rivers have played role in the development of civilisation most of the ancient civilisation like Indus, Aztec etc developed around the river. 2. Development for Agriculture : Rivers and their associated alluvial soils provide the most productive agricultural lands of the country. 3. Settlement : Most of the large cities are located on the banks of a river. Not only do river provide water supplies but also they provide transportation. 4. Industrial development : It has flourished along rivers in many industrial as a coolant and for the generation of hydro electricity. 5. Means of transportation : Rivers provide primary channel of inland transportation.