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Q. Dykes are especially constructed in ________

  • (A) Norway
  • (B) Holland
  • (C) France
  • (D) United Kingdom
  • Correct Answer - Option(B)
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Explanation by: Admin

Dykes are long walls or embankments built to prevent flooding from the sea or a river.

  • They are especially famous in Holland (Netherlands), a country where a significant portion of the land lies below sea level.
  • The Dutch have constructed an extensive system of dykes, canals, and pumps to reclaim land from the sea and protect against flooding.
  • This engineering has allowed the Netherlands to convert marshes and sea areas into usable farmland and settlements (called polders).

Why not the others?

  • (A) Norway – Known for fjords and mountains, not for dykes.
  • (C) France – Has some flood control systems but not as extensive or iconic as in Holland.
  • (D) United Kingdom – Uses flood barriers, but not dykes as prominently as the Netherlands.

So, the correct answer is Holland (B).

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