GS1 · 15 marks · 250 words
What factors are responsible for landslides in the Western Ghats? Discuss some mitigation measures to minimize their impact.
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Syllabus: Important Geophysical Phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone etc
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