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EconomyIndustry, Infrastructure and ServicesMining, Critical Minerals and Mineral PolicyMedium (editorial estimate)
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- Type:
- Statement based
- Skill:
- Fact recall
- Tags:
- minor minerals and state powers · Mining, Critical Minerals and Mineral Policy
- Related topics:
- Mineral Resources of India
Classification and difficulty are editorial labels. Explanations are awaiting review.
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With reference to the management of minor minerals in India, consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country. 2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government. 3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Question 62 · Mining, Critical Minerals and Mineral Policy · Economy · UPSC Prelims 2019 (GS)