Consider the following statements regarding mineral governance in India:1.State governments own the minerals located within their boundaries.2.The central government regulates major minerals under the MMDR Act, 1957.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Quiz · MMDR Act Overhaul Mining Regulatory Reform
Two Prelims-style questions on this topic from 19 October 2026. Choose an option to check yourself, then open the full note or today’s full quiz.
With reference to the institutional framework in the mining sector, consider the following bodies:1.District Mineral Foundation2.National Mineral Exploration TrustWhich of the above is established as an autonomous body under the MMDR Act to fund regional and detailed mineral exploration?