The correct answer is: d) All of the above.
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a government organization that is responsible for geological mapping and mineral exploration in India. The Punjab State Minerals Corporation (PSMC) is a government organization that is responsible for the exploration, development, and utilization of minerals in the state of Punjab. The Bureau of Mines (BoM) is a government organization that is responsible for the development and regulation of the mining industry in India.
All three of these organizations play a role in mineral exploration in Punjab. The GSI conducts geological mapping and surveys to identify potential mineral deposits. The PSMC then conducts exploration activities to determine the extent and quality of the mineral deposits. The BoM regulates the mining industry to ensure that it is conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
The GSI was established in 1851 by the British East India Company. It is the oldest geological survey in the world. The PSMC was established in 1966 by the Government of Punjab. The BoM was established in 1948 by the Government of India.