What is/are the purpose/purposes of 'District Mineral Foundations' in India?
Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts
Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations
Authorizing State Governments to issue licences for for mineral exploration
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3