UPSC Civil Services · 2025 · GS 3

Water Pollution and Related Issues

Seawater intrusion in the coastal aquifers is a major concern in India. What are the causes of seawater intrusion and the remedial measures to combat this hazard?

Original exam: 10 marks

Official UPSC paper archive ↗

This question is available to read here. The practice button generates a fresh question from the same paper. Here, practise an answer plan in keywords. Choose your timer on the next screen. Feedback uses our common 15-point practice rubric, rather than the paper’s original mark allocation.

Brainstorm this paper →

This theme in the news