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?
- A1 and 2
- B2 only
- C1 and 3
- D3 onlyCorrect
Explanation
Let's evaluate each statement:
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In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. This statement is incorrect. Following amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, particularly in 2015, the auction mechanism for granting mining leases for major minerals (including non-coal minerals) has been largely adopted, and State Governments are empowered to conduct these auctions.
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Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. This statement is incorrect. Both Andhra Pradesh (e.g., Ramagiri gold fields) and Jharkhand (e.g., Kunderkocha and Pahardia in East Singhbhum district) have known gold reserves and some level of gold mining activity, historically or presently.
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Rajasthan has iron ore mines. This statement is correct. Rajasthan is indeed one of the states in India with significant iron ore deposits. Important iron ore mining areas in Rajasthan include Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bhilwara districts.
Therefore, only statement 3 is correct.
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