Which of the following organizations is/are involved in the exploration of minerals?
1. Geological Survey of India (GSI)
2. Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC)
3. National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)
4. Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCI)
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation:
In India, systematic surveying, prospecting and exploration for minerals is undertaken by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), Oil and Natural Gas Commission (ONGC), Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd. (MECL), National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM), Bharat Gold Mines Ltd. (BGML), Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL), National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) and the Departments of Mining and Geology in various states.