UPSC 2025: 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?

The correct answer is option (d): Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2025, GS Paper 1, as Question 89. It falls under Indian Economy > Infrastructure & Industry.

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

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