Mining rights and mineral distribution in India
Question
Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: State Governments do have the power to auction non-coal mines. Coal and certain strategic minerals are controlled by the Centre, but State Governments can auction non-coal minerals within their territory. Statement 2 is incorrect: Andhra Pradesh has significant gold reserves at Ramagiri and Anantapur, and Jharkhand has gold deposits. Both states have gold mines. Statement 3 is correct: Rajasthan is one of the major iron ore producing states in India, with reserves in Udaipur, Sirohi, and Jaisalmer districts. Only statement 3 is accurate. > Mineral Distribution: Rajasthan's iron ore, AP/Jharkhand gold deposits; States can auction non-coal minerals.
Question details
Year
2018
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q27
Subject
Geography
Sub-topic
Mineral Resources Distribution
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Indian Mineral Resources and Mining
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