Topics / Environment
Mining And Erosion
Asked 4 times in UPSC Mains · first asked 2013 · last asked 2025 · 50 total marks
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Mineral resources are fundamental to the country economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining.
2025GS-315 marks
Mineral resources are fundamental to the country economy and these are exploited by mining. Why is mining considered an environmental hazard? Explain the remedial measures required to reduce the environmental hazard due to mining.
Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating the hazard ?
2022GS-315 marks
Explain the causes and effects of coastal erosion in India. What are the available coastal management techniques for combating the hazard ?
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.
2019GS-310 marks
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.
What are the consequences of illegal mining? Discuss the ministry of environment and forests' concept of "GO AND NO GO" zones for coal mining.
2013GS-310 marks
What are the consequences of illegal mining? Discuss the ministry of environment and forests' concept of "GO AND NO GO" zones for coal mining.