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?
Explanation
Statement I: Incorrect Regulation of minor minerals is mainly a State subject under the MMDR Act, 1957. States have the authority to make rules for extraction concessions.
Statement II: Correct The Central Government notifies which minerals are classified as 'minor minerals' under the MMDR Act.
Therefore, Statement I is incorrect, and Statement II is correct.