environment medium Fill in the Blank

The Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification in India classifies coastal areas into _____ categories for regulating development activities.

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5

Answer: 4

CRZ-I to CRZ-IV classify areas based on ecological sensitivity, human settlements, and water areas to balance development and conservation.

Topic Marine and Coastal Environment
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC