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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Union Ministry released the ‘Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill’?
A
Ministry of Tourism
B
Ministry of Mines
C
Ministry of Culture
D
Ministry of Home Affairs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which Union Ministry released the ‘Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics Bill’? Notes: The Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill was released recently by Ministry of Mines for public suggestions.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to a 2016 press release by the Ministry of Mines, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) declares geo-heritage sites/ national geological monuments for protection and maintenance. The GSI or the respective state governments take necessary measures to protect these sites.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Mawmluh Cave of Meghalaya was the first geo-heritage site of India. The Ministry of Mines recently notified a bill on geo-heritage sites of India.

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