Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect…

Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories. Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
  3. Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
  4. Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

Solution

Under the MMDR Act, State Governments DO have power to make rules for granting concessions in respect of minor minerals — Statement I is incorrect. The Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals — Statement II correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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