Aravalli definition and mining

1. Question 1Answer C

   On which date did a Supreme Court bench adopt a uniform definition of an Aravalli hill?

   • A28 January 2026
   • B12 November 2025
   • CCorrect answer: 20 November 2025
   • D24 November 2025

   Core Trigger: On 20 November 2025 a Supreme Court bench led by CJI B R Gavai adopted a uniform definition of an Aravalli hill.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   An Aravalli hill is a landform in the Aravalli districts rising how high above local relief?

   • A300 metres or more
   • B150 metres or more
   • C50 metres or more
   • DCorrect answer: 100 metres or more

   Definition: An Aravalli hill is any landform in the Aravalli districts rising 100 metres or more above local relief.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 2

3. Question 3Answer B

   Who became Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025?

   • AJustice B R Gavai
   • BCorrect answer: Justice Surya Kant
   • CJustice Sanjiv Khanna
   • DJustice Vikram Nath

   Current Head: Justice Surya Kant became Chief Justice of India on 24 November 2025, succeeding B R Gavai.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 3

4. Question 4Answer D

   The Court barred new Aravalli mining leases until which plan is finalised by the Environment Ministry?

   • AAravalli Green Wall Plan
   • BState Mining Auction Schedule
   • CNational Mineral Exploration Plan
   • DCorrect answer: Management Plan for Sustainable Mining

   Mining Order: The Court refused a blanket mining ban but barred new leases until the Environment Ministry finalises a Management Plan for Sustainable Mining.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 4

5. Question 5Answer C

   Which is the highest peak of the Aravallis?

   • ADhupgarh
   • BDoddabetta
   • CCorrect answer: Guru Shikhar
   • DMahendragiri

   Highest Peak: Guru Shikhar on Mount Abu, Rajasthan, is the highest peak of the Aravallis.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Consider: 1) The Aravalli range is among the world's oldest fold mountains. 2) It runs through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Geography: The range, among the world's oldest fold mountains, runs through Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   The Supreme Court of India sits in which city?

   • AKolkata
   • BCorrect answer: New Delhi
   • CPrayagraj
   • DMumbai

   Seat: The Supreme Court of India sits in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 8

8. Question 8Answer D

   The Supreme Court was inaugurated on which date?

   • A15 August 1947
   • B26 January 1950
   • C26 November 1949
   • DCorrect answer: 28 January 1950

   Founded: The Supreme Court was inaugurated on 28 January 1950.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 9

9. Question 9Answer C

   Which 1996 case began the Supreme Court's continuing supervision of forest and mining issues?

   • ALafarge Umiam Mining v Union of India
   • BAshok Kumar Sharma v Union of India
   • CCorrect answer: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v Union of India
   • DM.C. Mehta v Kamal Nath

   Landmark: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad v Union of India (1996) began the Court's continuing supervision of forest and mining issues.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 10

10. Question 10Answer C

    Consider: 1) Mining leases fall under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957. 2) Sustainable development was accepted in Vellore Citizens' Welfare Forum (1996). Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BOnly 2
    • CCorrect answer: Both 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Statute: Mining leases fall under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957; Article 48A protects the environment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 218, point 11

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