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Statewise GK · Q345

West Bengal GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 345

Q345

Which of the following agencies handles the management issues regarding minerals in West Bengal?

A.
Department of Mines, West Bengal
B.
Department of Minerals
C.
The West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited
Answer
D.
Geological Survey of India

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The wholly state owned agency, the West Bengal Mineral Development and Trading Corporation Limited was incorporated in the year 1973. It handles all the issues regarding minerals in the state. It undertakes all the exploration and extraction of non-coal and coal minerals.