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

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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 formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government.
3. State Government have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

(A) 1 and 3 only

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(B) 2 and 3 only

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(C) 3 only

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(D) 1, 2 and 3