With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) consider the following statements:1.It was launched by the government to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations.2.The scheme offers financial support to mining companies to help them achieve their goals.3.PMKKKY provides for utilization of at least 60% of the funds for high priority areas like drinking water supply, environment preservation and pollution control measures, etc.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) consider the following statements:
1.It was launched by the government to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations.
2.The scheme offers financial support to mining companies to help them achieve their goals.
3.PMKKKY provides for utilization of at least 60% of the funds for high priority areas like drinking water supply, environment preservation and pollution control measures, etc.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. PMKKKY was launched by the government to provide for the welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations. It provides for utilization of at least 60% of the funds for high priority areas like drinking water supply, environment preservation and pollution control measures, etc.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The scheme is not intended to provide financial assistance to mining companies but rather to address the social and environmental concerns associated with mining operations.

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