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In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha?

1. Gram Sabha has the power to' prevent alienation of land in the

Scheduled Areas.

2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce.

3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in P-c Scheduled Areas.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A)  Only 1             

B)  1 and 2    

C)  2 and 3

D)  All of these