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Environment & BiodiversityEXAMINEYear 202015 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Explain the causes and consequences of depletion of mangroves in coastal regions of India. Highlight the role of the MISHTI scheme in mangrove restoration.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), climate change, Paris agreement, green energy.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Mangroves Depletion, Coastal Protection, MISHTI Scheme
Recurring Theme Trend: “Mangroves Depletion”
3 questions across 14 yrsFrequency of UPSC CSE Mains questions testing this core concept, landmark doctrine, or foundational syllabus theme (2013-2026)
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