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?
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
DStatement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
UPSC CSE Prelims 2025 (GS-I, Set A), Q.89. Official answer key: D.
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