- By and large non-metallic non-energy minerals fall under 'Minor' category. So #1 is true. - Section 15 of MMDR Act, 1957 empowers state governments to frame rules for regulating the grant of quarry leases, mining leases or other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals; accordingly all state governments and some union territories have framed their own rules in this regard. So, that means #2 is false, and #3 is correct. Accordingly, A: 1 and 3 only.
