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Difficulty: EasyLiteral Comprehension and Fact Retrieval

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

The Kainji Dam, situated on the Niger River in Niger State, Nigeria, was built between 1964 and 1968. Although its primary function is hydroelectric power generation for Nigeria and the neighboring Niger Republic, the dam also created Kainji Lake. This massive reservoir directly supports local fishing industries and agricultural irrigation schemes in nearby rural settlements. While about 44,000 people were resettled during construction, the project enhanced regional commerce by providing flood control and improving navigable water routes.

According to the passage, what directly supports agricultural irrigation in the nearby rural settlements?

  1. The massive reservoir created by the damAnswer
  2. B
    The financial compensation given to displaced residents
  3. C
    The electricity generated exclusively for rural settlements
  4. D
    The expansion of flood control systems along the river

Answer

The massive reservoir created by the dam
The passage explicitly states that Kainji Lake, described as a massive reservoir created by the dam, directly supports agricultural irrigation schemes in nearby rural settlements.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Locate the term 'agricultural irrigation' in the passage.
The text states: 'This massive reservoir directly supports local fishing industries and agricultural irrigation schemes in nearby rural settlements.'
Literal comprehension requires finding explicit facts stated in the text.
2
Identify the antecedent of 'This massive reservoir'.
The previous sentence mentions that 'the dam also created Kainji Lake.'
Confirming the reference confirms that the reservoir created by the dam provides the support.

Key Concept

Literal Comprehension and Fact Retrieval
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