Consider the following statements : 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?
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
D
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Correct answer
Explanation
Statement I is wrong: under Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, State Governments make the rules for granting quarry leases and other mineral concessions for minor minerals. Statement II is correct: under Section 3(e) the Central Government has the power to notify a mineral as a minor mineral. So Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.
Mineral ResourcesRegulation of Minor MineralsMinor MineralsMMDR Act 1957State Government PowersCentral Government PowersMining Concessions