Correct answer: (d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
Explanation
- A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
Both correct and II explains I. I is false: States do make concession rules for minor minerals in their territory.
- B
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
Both correct without explanation. I is still false.
- C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
I correct, II not. I is the wrong limb; the Centre does notify minor minerals.
- D
Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
I is not correct, II is correct. Minor minerals are notified by the Centre; States grant concessions and make rules for them in their territories.
Summary. Official Set A key is (d). Under MMDR, the Central Government notifies what is a minor mineral (II). State governments grant mineral concessions and make rules for minor minerals in their territories (I is false). So I not, II yes.
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