UPSC Prelims 2018 · GS Paper 1 · Q27

Geography

Medium · State Mining Powers and Mineral Distribution

Consider the following statements:

1. State governments have no power to auction mining leases for minerals other than coal.

2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand have no gold-bearing areas at all.

3. Rajasthan has iron ore deposits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?