Indian Polity

Question

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?

Accepted Answer

Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I

Answer

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I

Answer

Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct

Explanation

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