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?

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
(d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct

Ans-d

Explanation

The term minor mineral has been defined in mines and minerals (regulation and development) act Apart from minor minerals already specified under act, Central Government can declare other minerals as minor minerals . 

Hence statement 2 is correct 

State government may by public notification make rules for regulating the grant of quarry leases, mining leases and other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals. 

Hence statement 1 is incorrect