Question

QQ89. 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

1. A Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
2. B Both Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
3. C Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
4. D Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct