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Economic Geography
Question No. 126Interactive Test Mode
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Q126. Consider the following statements : 1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines. 2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines. 3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements :

  1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non-coal mines.
  2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.
  3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2018 • Geography

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 3 only

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the MMDR Amendment Act 2015, State Governments conduct the competitive auctions for grant of mineral concessions for non-coal major and minor minerals.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Andhra Pradesh has gold reserves/mines (e.g., Ramagiri in Anantapur) and Jharkhand has gold occurrences (e.g., Subarnarekha sands and Lowa in Singhbhum).

Statement 3 is correct: Rajasthan has notable iron ore deposits in districts such as Jaipur (Morija-Banol), Udaipur, Jhunjhunu, and Bhilwara.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2018 (Q126)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicGeography → Economic Geography
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2018 Q126

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2018 GS Paper I Question 126 (Geography)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2018 Geography (Economic Geography) question is Option (D): "3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2018 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Geography" and micro-topic "Economic Geography". You can explore all repeated questions from Economic Geography in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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