UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2016

What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

2 only

Explanation

District Mineral Foundations are non-profit trusts set up in mining-affected districts to work for the interest and benefit of persons affected by mining-related operations; they are not meant to promote mineral exploration or authorize licensing, making only statement 2 correct.

Topics: dmf, indian economy, mineral governance, mining sector