Prelims 2018 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.81

Prelims 2018Paper 1 (GS) • Q.81
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2018 • Q.81
General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization

Which of the following is/are the possible consequence/s of heavy sand mining in riverbeds?

1
Decreased salinity in the river
2
Pollution of groundwater
3
Lowering of the water-table
2018 PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)

Syllabus Connection

General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change - that do not require subject specialization. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.6: Water Resources

Geography • Class 12Class 12 Indian Human Geography

Ch.3: Water Resources

Geography • Class 10Class 10 Contemporary India II

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