UPSC Prelims 2016 · GS Paper 1 · Q62

Economy

Medium · District Mineral Foundation

Consider the following purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' (DMF) in India:

1. To promote mineral exploration in the district

2. To protect the interests of persons and areas affected by mining related operations

3. To authorise state governments to issue mineral exploration licences

Which of the above is/are an actual purpose of a DMF?