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Q1Consider the following statements about the MMDR Amendment Act, 2021: 1. It amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 with effect from 28 March 2021. 2. One objective was time-bound operationalization of mines. 3. Existing captive mines were allowed to sell up to 25% of minerals produced after meeting linked-plant requirements. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: PIB states that the 2021 amendment took effect from 28.03.2021. Statement 2 is correct: time-bound operationalization of mines was among the objectives. Statement 3 is incorrect: the permitted sale by existing captive mines was up to 50%, not 25%, after meeting linked-plant requirements.
Q2Consider the following statements about the Minerals Concession (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2021: 1. They provided the manner for sale of 50% of mineral produced from captive leases. 2. They allowed disposal of overburden, waste rock or mineral below threshold value generated during mining or beneficiation. 3. They increased interest on delayed payments from 12% to 24%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is false: the rules revised interest on delayed payments from 24% to 12%, not the other way round.
Q3Consider the following statements about the 2023 first tranche of critical mineral blocks: 1. It included two blocks of lithium and associated minerals for grant of composite licence. 2. PIB said the first tranche covered 20 mineral blocks. 3. PIB said these two lithium blocks were already producing at the time of the auction launch. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. PIB states that the first tranche had 20 blocks and included two lithium-associated blocks for composite licence. Statement 3 is false because PIB refers to G2-level exploration followed by production, not production already underway at launch.
Q4Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundation: 1. Section 9B provides for DMF in districts affected by mining-related operations. 2. DMF works for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. 3. For leases granted before 12 January 2015, the DMF contribution rate is 30% of royalty. Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are correct. Section 9B created the DMF mechanism for mining-affected districts; its object is welfare of affected persons and areas; and the pre-12 January 2015 lease contribution rate is 30% of royalty.
Q5Consider the following statements about District Mineral Foundation: 1. Section 9B introduced through the 2015 MMDR amendment provides for DMF in districts affected by mining-related operations. 2. DMF is meant to work for the interest and benefit of persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. 3. The 2015 DMF contribution rules prescribe a uniform contribution of 50% of royalty for all mining leases. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is false: the notified rates were 10% of royalty for leases granted on or after 12.1.2015 and 30% for leases granted before that date, not a uniform 50%.
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6Consider the following statements about royalty-rate reforms for critical and strategic minerals: 1. In October 2023, the Union Cabinet approved amendment of the Second Schedule of the MMDR Act for royalty rates for lithium, niobium and rare earth elements. 2. The 2023 amendment delisted six minerals, including lithium and niobium, from the list of atomic minerals, enabling concessions to private sector through auction. 3. If no specific royalty rate is provided, the default rate under Item 55 of the Second Schedule is 12% of the Average Sale Price. 4. The royalty-rate approval barred the Central Government from auctioning blocks for lithium, niobium and rare earth elements for the first time. Which of the statements given above are correct?
7Consider the following statements about the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015: 1. It mandated auction as the method for grant of mineral concessions. 2. It provided for District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration Trust. 3. It abolished auction-based allocation of mineral concessions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
8Consider the following statements about the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015: 1. It mandated auction as the method for granting mineral concessions for major minerals, including iron ore. 2. It provided for District Mineral Foundations for persons and areas affected by mining-related operations. 3. It provided for the National Mineral Exploration Trust for regional and detailed exploration. 4. It replaced the National Mineral Policy, 2008. Which of the statements given above are correct?
9Consider the following statements about DMF contribution and PMKKKY: 1. For mining leases granted on or after 12 January 2015, the DMF contribution is 10% of royalty. 2. For mining leases granted before 12 January 2015, the DMF contribution is 10% of royalty. 3. PMKKKY is implemented through funds collected under DMF. Which of the statements given above are correct?
10Consider the following statements: 1. The 2015 amendment abolished auction-based allocation for major mineral concessions. 2. The 2015 amendment made auction by competitive bidding the method for grant of mineral concessions. 3. The 2015 amendment deleted the District Mineral Foundation mechanism from the MMDR Act. 4. The 2015 amendment provided for the establishment of District Mineral Foundation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
11Consider the following statements about critical-mineral auctions under the 2023 mining reform: 1. Auction premium and other statutory payments from these auctions continue to be received by the Central Government. 2. The mining lease or composite licence for these minerals is granted by the State Government to successful bidders. 3. The Central Government is empowered to exclusively auction mineral concessions for specified critical minerals. Which of the statements given above are correct?
12Consider the following statements about offshore mineral reform: 1. Auction was introduced as the method of allocation of operating rights in offshore areas. 2. The two operating rights for private sector are production lease and composite licence. 3. A composite licence is a two-stage operating right for exploration followed by production operation. Which of the statements given above are correct?
13Consider the following statements about Exploration Licence under the MMDR framework: 1. It was introduced through an amendment with effect from 17.08.2023. 2. It covers 29 critical and deep-seated minerals. 3. It permits the licensee to undertake mining and sale of minerals directly, without reconnaissance or prospecting operations. Which of the statements given above are correct?
14Consider the following statements about the MMDR Amendment Act, 2021: 1. It was notified on 28.03.2021. 2. It removed the distinction between captive and merchant mines. 3. It required all future auctions to carry end-use restrictions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
15Consider the following statements about the MMDR Amendment Act, 2023: 1. It came into effect on 17.08.2023. 2. It empowered the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite licence for 24 critical and strategic minerals in Part-D of the First Schedule. 3. Revenue from these auctions accrues to the concerned State Government. 4. Mining lease or composite licence for these minerals is granted by the Central Government to the successful bidder. Which of the statements given above are correct?