Which of the following mineral/s is/are part of the seventh schedule of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act? 1. Lithium 2. Copper 3. Zinc How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: The Exploration License (EL) will be granted through an auction for minerals specified in the Seventh Schedule of the MMDR Act.

The Seventh Schedule contains 29 minerals, including lithium-bearing, copper-bearing, potash, and zinc-bearing minerals.

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