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Science & TechnologyEXAMINEYear 201310 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Discuss the concept of shale gas and analyze its potential as an unconventional energy source in India. What are the environmental concerns related to hydraulic fracturing (fracking)?
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Discovered through overlapping concepts: Shale Gas Potential in India, Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking), Cambay & Krishna-Godavari Basins
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