GS4 · UPSC Mains
According to some reports, gambling and betting together, while illegal, have evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry in India with one estimate pegging the market at $60 billion. Added to this is the wide reach of cricket as a sport and the periodic cases of betting in it making to news. It has been suggested by some that making gambling and betting legal would resolve many issues and also contribute to the exchequer. On the other hand, there remains a strong opinion against doing so. (a) What is your opinion on the matter? (b) Also, identify the merits of the arguments in opposition to the stand you have taken.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avdhija Gupta | — | VisionIAS | p.48 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.47 |
| Gamini Singla | — | Vision | p.167 |
| Aishwarya Verma | — | Vision | p.45 |
| Diksha Joshi | — | Vision | p.45 |