GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words
Despite decades of legislation and major river rejuvenation programmes, river pollution remains a critical challenge in India. Identify the main causes and critically assess the effectiveness of legal and policy frameworks.
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Syllabus: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.
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