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
Correct Answer
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
D
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Explanation
The correct option is (B) because both statements are factually true: State Governments are empowered under Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act,
Mineral ResourcesRegulation of Minor MineralsMinor MineralsMMDR Act 1957State Government PowersCentral Government PowersMining Concessions