UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 16
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) ?
- CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.
- It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.
- It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.
- It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (1, 2 and 3)
Explanation: The Coal Controller’s Organisation collects coal statistics, monitors development of captive blocks and hears specified objections under coal-bearing area acquisition procedures.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. True / qualifies - CCO compiles and publishes official coal-sector statistics.
2. True / qualifies - It monitors development/progress of captive coal and lignite blocks.
3. True / qualifies - It performs a designated statutory role concerning objections to acquisition notifications for coal-bearing areas.
4. False / does not qualify - It does not guarantee every mining company’s delivery schedule to end users.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Correct-selects exactly the correct statements/items identified above.
B. Incorrect-includes 4 even though It does not guarantee every mining company’s delivery schedule to end users.; omits 1 even though CCO compiles and publishes official coal-sector statistics.; omits 2 even though It monitors development/progress of captive coal and lignite blocks.
C. Incorrect-omits 3 even though It performs a designated statutory role concerning objections to acquisition notifications for coal-bearing areas.
D. Incorrect-includes 4 even though It does not guarantee every mining company’s delivery schedule to end users.; omits 3 even though It performs a designated statutory role concerning objections to acquisition notifications for coal-bearing areas.