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Dam Failures

Asked 1 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2023 · last asked 2023 · 10 total marks

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Dam failures are always catastrophic, especially on the downstream side, resulting in a colossal loss of life and property. Analyze the various causes of dam failures. Give two examples of large dam failures.

2023GS-310 marks