Multiple choice

When was the Mines and Minerals Act passed?

  1. 1957

  2. 1965

  3. 1968

  4. 1972

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The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) was passed by the Indian Parliament in 1957 to regulate mining activities in India. This act forms the backbone of India's mining sector governance and has been amended several times since its enactment. It provides the framework for granting mining leases, regulating mineral production, and ensuring environmental protection.

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