The correct answer is (c), Directorate of Geology and Mining, Mizoram.
The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Mizoram is a government agency responsible for the exploration, development, and regulation of mineral resources in the state of Mizoram. It was established in 1972 under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The Directorate is responsible for the following:
- Conducting geological surveys and mapping of mineral resources
- Issuing mining leases and permits
- Regulating mining operations
- Promoting mineral exploration and development
- Collecting and disseminating information on mineral resources
The Directorate has its headquarters in Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. It has field offices in all the districts of the state.
The Directorate is headed by a Director, who is assisted by a team of geologists, engineers, and other technical staff.
The Directorate has a well-equipped laboratory for the analysis of mineral samples. It also has a library with a collection of books and journals on geology and mining.
The Directorate is a valuable resource for information on mineral resources in Mizoram. It provides information and assistance to investors and entrepreneurs who are interested in exploring and developing mineral resources in the state.
The other options are incorrect because:
- The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a national agency responsible for geological surveys and mapping of the country. It is not specifically responsible for mineral exploration in Mizoram.
- The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is a national oil and gas company. It is not specifically responsible for mineral exploration in Mizoram.
- The Mizoram Mineral Development Corporation (MMDC) is a state-owned company responsible for the exploration, development, and production of minerals in Mizoram. However, it is not the primary agency responsible for mineral exploration in the state. The Directorate of Geology and Mining, Mizoram is the primary agency responsible for mineral exploration in Mizoram.