Civil Services UPSC CAPF (Assistant Commandants) Test Series 2025 Current Affairs Government Policies and Schemes
Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding the ownership and regulation of minerals in India?
1
The Central Government is the owner of the minerals underlying the ocean within the territorial waters.
2
The State Governments are the owners of minerals located within the boundary of the State concerned.
3
District Mineral Foundations are statutory bodies in India.
4
Parliament can limit the power of State legislatures to tax mineral-bearing lands and quarries.