Q12.
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
Answer
A
Explanation
• Statement 1 is correct- Sand is a minor mineral, as defined under section 3(e) of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). • Statement 2 is not correct- As per Section 15 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and