GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Minerals and Energy2018

Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

2 only

C

1 and 3

D

3 only

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2015, explicitly granted State Governments the power to auction mineral concessions for non-coal mines. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. Both Andhra Pradesh (e.g., Ramagiri Gold Fields) and Jharkhand (e.g., Kunderkocha area) have known reserves and occurrences of gold mines/deposits. 3. Statement 3 is correct. Rajasthan has significant deposits of iron ore, and mining activities for iron ore occur in several districts including Jaipur, Udaipur, and Alwar.

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