UPSC Civil Services · 2019 · GS 3
Mining and Erosion
Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyse the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples.
Original exam: 10 marks
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