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The Supreme Court recently fixed a final deadline for recommendations regarding the definition of the Aravalli hills and range and the regulation of mining in the area. What is this deadline?

A October 31
B November 30
C December 31
D January 26

Correct answer: (b) November 30

Explanation

The Supreme Court fixed November 30 as the final deadline for recommendations on defining the range and regulating mining, refusing to grant an extension to the high-powered committee. Hence, B is correct and others are incorrect.

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