Consider the following statements: Geological Survey of India is r...
Statement 1 is incorrect. Geological survey is responsible for exploration of every mineral resource except atomic minerals. Uranium, thorium all are atomic minerals. Atomic minerals exploration is the responsibility of the Atomic Minerals Directorate in India.
Statement 2 is incorrect. India has two public sector enterprises who are responsible for constructing and operating India’s commercial nuclear power plants. Two public sector enterprises are: Bharatiya Nabhikiya Vidyut Nigam Limited (BHAVINI) and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). BHAVINI is in charge of a second stage nuclear reactor i.e. Fast Breeder reactors. Also the Government does not propose to allow the private sector to enter into the nuclear power sector.
Statement 3 is correct. The government has prohibited mining of atomic minerals by private entities and will grant operating rights to only state-run companies to safeguard strategic interest of the country. Relevance) Atomic minerals are strategic reserves of the country. The institutions responsible for exploration, mining and production of nuclear energy are always important.
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Consider the following statements: Geological Survey of India is r...
Understanding the Statements
The question presents three statements related to India's nuclear and geological sectors. Let's analyze each statement for correctness.
Statement 1: Geological Survey of India and Uranium Exploration
- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is indeed responsible for geological exploration, including the discovery of mineral deposits like uranium.
- This statement is correct.
Statement 2: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
- The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is the principal body for constructing and operating commercial nuclear power plants in India.
- However, it is not the sole body responsible as there are other organizations, like the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), that also play a role in the nuclear energy sector.
- Therefore, this statement is incorrect.
Statement 3: Mining of Atomic Minerals
- The mining of atomic minerals in India is predominantly under the control of state-run enterprises, particularly the Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL) and other public sector entities.
- Private companies do not have the rights to mine atomic minerals without government approval.
- Thus, this statement is correct.
Conclusion
Based on the analysis:
- Statement 1 is correct.
- Statement 2 is incorrect.
- Statement 3 is correct.
Thus, the correct option is b) 1 and 3 only.
However, if the answer provided was "A", it seems there may have been a misunderstanding or miscommunication of the correct answer. Always cross-verify such details for accuracy.
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