The Aral Sea is a well-documented case of an ecological disaster caused by the large-scale diversion of its feeder rivers for irrigation projects, leading to its dramatic shrinkage and salinization.
Which of the following has/have shrunk immensely/dried up in the recent past due to human activities ? 1. Aral Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Lake Baikal Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Asked in UPSC IAS 2018 · Topic: Environment and Sustainable Development (Deforestation, Desertification, and Land Degradation)
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