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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions: 1. The round included 1 coking coal block and 10 non-coking coal blocks. 2. The offered blocks were spread across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. 3. Six coal mines were offered as the second attempt of the 14th round. 4. The 15th round took the total commercial auction offering to 135 coal mines across 13 rounds. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: PIB lists 1 coking and 10 non-coking blocks located in the five named states. Statement 3 is incorrect because the six mines were offered as the second attempt of the 13th round, not the 14th. Statement 4 is incorrect because PIB says 135 mines had been successfully auctioned across 13 rounds, not offered across 15 rounds.
Q2Consider the following statements regarding State participation and revenue in the commercial coal-mining auction framework: 1. The commercial coal auction is based on percentage revenue share. 2. Payments to a State Government are computed by multiplying percentage revenue share with the intrinsic value of coal in the month. 3. The methodology applies only to fully explored coal blocks and excludes partially explored blocks. 4. A floor price equivalent to 4% revenue share is used in the methodology. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 4 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect because the methodology applies to both fully explored and partially explored coal blocks.
Q3Consider the following statements regarding Mining: 1. The commercial coal mining sector was opened up for private players in 2020. 2. Commercial coal block auctions are conducted in a single-stage offline bidding process. 3. In commercial coal mining auctions, 100% FDI through the automatic route is allowed. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is true: commercial coal mining was opened to private players in 2020. Statement 2 is false: the process is a two-stage online bidding process. Statement 3 is true because 100% FDI through the automatic route is allowed.
Q4Consider the following statements about the National Mineral Policy, 2019 and mining regulation: 1. Minerals are described as valuable natural resources and essential raw materials for the core sectors of the economy. 2. The National Mineral Policy, 2019 emphasizes discretionary allocation of mineral resources to speed up mining approvals. 3. The Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 2017 were framed under Section 18 of the MMDR Act, 1957. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The PIB release says minerals are valuable natural resources and essential raw materials, and that MCDR, 2017 was framed under Section 18 of the MMDR Act, 1957. Statement 2 is incorrect because NMP 2019 emphasizes fair and transparent allocation, not discretionary allocation.
Q5Consider the following statements regarding the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015: 1. The MMDR Amendment Bill, 2015 came into force with effect from 12 January 2015. 2. Its most important provision was auction by competitive bidding for mineral concessions for major minerals including iron ore. 3. It established District Mineral Foundations for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. 4. Under the Act, the Central Government conducts all auctions, while State Governments only prescribe bidding parameters. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 4 reverses the institutional roles: State Governments conduct auctions, while the Central Government prescribes terms, conditions and procedure.
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6Consider the following statements about the methodology for auction of coal and lignite mines/blocks for sale of coal/lignite: 1. The bid parameter under the methodology is revenue share. 2. The floor price is 4% of the revenue share. 3. The methodology restricts sale or utilisation of coal from the coal mine. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Consider the following statements regarding the National Mineral Exploration Trust: 1. It was established in pursuance of Section 9C of the MMDR Act, 1957. 2. Its objective is to boost regional and detailed mineral exploration activities. 3. Its objective is limited to exploration of coal minerals only. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundation Trusts: 1. Section 9B of the MMDR Act, 1957 empowers State Governments to establish DMF Trusts in districts affected by mining. 2. DMF funds are accrued at the concerned districts. 3. DMF funds are utilised as per guidelines for implementation of projects under PMKKKY. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements regarding safeguards in offshore mineral development: 1. Consultation with concerned ministries and departments is required before notifying offshore mineral blocks for grant of operating rights. 2. The three offshore sand blocks of the Kerala coast selected are situated beyond 12 nautical miles from the baseline. 3. The Production Plan for offshore mining includes an Environment Management Plan with baseline information, impact assessment and mitigation measures. 4. The Offshore Areas Mineral Trust is created under Section 9B of the MMDR Act. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements regarding District Mineral Foundations: 1. The MMDR Act amendment in 2015 provided for establishing District Mineral Foundations in districts affected by mining. 2. Their object is to work only for areas unaffected by mining-related operations. 3. The manner of their work may be prescribed by the State Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements regarding the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions launched on April 17, 2026: 1. The launch event was held in Mumbai and led by Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt. 2. The round offers a mix of fully explored and partially explored coal blocks under liberalised terms. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
12Consider the following statements regarding critical minerals and their auction framework in India: 1. The Government has identified 30 minerals as critical minerals. 2. Twenty-four critical and strategic minerals have been inserted in Part D to Schedule I of the MMDR Act, 1957. 3. The amendment empowered the Central Government to auction mineral concessions for minerals listed in the new Part D. 4. Revenue from auction of these blocks accrues to the Central Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements regarding exploration and auction reforms under the MMDR Amendment Act, 2021: 1. Mineral blocks for composite licence can be auctioned at G4 level of exploration. 2. Mineral blocks for surfacial minerals can be auctioned for mining lease at G3 level. 3. Private entities may be notified under Section 4(1) of the MMDR Act for conducting exploration. 4. When the Central Government conducts auctions because States fail to conduct them within the prescribed time, the revenue accrues to the Central Government. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about the National Mineral Policy 2019 and mineral regulation: 1. NMP 2019 treats minerals as valuable natural resources and essential raw materials for core sectors of the economy. 2. MCDR 2017 was framed under Section 18 of the MMDR Act, 1957. 3. India is a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements regarding India's critical minerals framework: 1. The first report on 'Critical Minerals for India' was prepared by an expert team constituted by the Ministry of Mines. 2. The report identified 30 critical minerals. 3. Geological Survey of India is focused on critical and deep-seated mineral exploration. 4. The critical minerals list is meant only for export promotion and not for policy formulation or investment decisions. Which of the statements given above are correct?