GS3 2019 Q7 10 marks 150 words Environment (Mining)
UPSC Mains 2019 GS3 Q7 — Environment (Mining)
Coastal sand mining, whether legal or illegal, poses one of the biggest threats to our environment. Analyze the impact of sand mining along the Indian coasts, citing specific examples. (Answer in 150 words)
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