UPSC Prelims 2025
Question 29 of 100
29
Question 29
GS Paper-1 • 2 Marks
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?

Options

A
a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
B
b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
C
c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
D
d) Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
29 / 100

✍️ Master UPSC Mains Answer Writing

Get AI-powered evaluation for your Mains answers with detailed feedback, scoring, and improvement suggestions. Join 40K+ aspirants already using our platform.

💡 First 3 evaluations absolutely FREE!

Try Free Now
Success story · CSE 2025

AIR 52 - Shubhankar’s actual evaluated copies

Shubhankar's Journey

Our journey with Shubhankar began nearly 2 years ago. When he couldn't upload his GS1 mock due to a glitch, we fixed it immediately. After reading his answers, we knew: "You will rock the show!"

It was his second attempt, first mains. Nervous but exceptional quality. Months of evaluations, feedback, and fine-tuning followed. He renewed Zenith for 2025.

Result day: AIR 52. He called to express gratitude. That call meant everything.

Results do the talking.

🎯 Ready for Mains Preparation?

Get unlimited answer evaluation with our Zenith plan. Use code CBRANKERS2025 for a special discount!

Explore Plans
telegram-icon