UPSC Prelims 2019 · GS Paper 1 · Q32
Economy
Hard · Regulation of Minor Minerals
Consider the following statements:
1. Sand used for construction purposes is classified as a minor mineral under the applicable mining law.
2. The power to frame rules for granting leases of minor minerals rests with the Central Government alone.
3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.
Which of the statements given above are correct?