Question : Here is a news strip, read it carefully and answer the following questions. Villagers oppose sand mining project Santhabommali (Srikakulam) : People of more than 20 villages in two mandals of Srikakulam have raised a banner of revolt against the proposed beach sand mining project by a private company and threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not cancel the project. The sand mining is being taken up to extract rich minerals from the area. The villages are located around the forest belt were mining was initiated. Will the villagers be benefited by the rich minerals extracted from sand ?

Question : Here is a news strip, read it carefully and answer the foll

1.	Question : Here is a news strip, read it carefully and answer the following questions. Villagers oppose sand mining project Santhabommali (Srikakulam) : People of more than 20 villages in two mandals of Srikakulam have raised a banner of revolt against the proposed beach sand mining project by a private company and threatened to intensify their agitation if the government does not cancel the project. The sand mining is being taken up to extract rich minerals from the area. The villages are located around the forest belt were mining was initiated. Will the villagers be benefited by the rich minerals extracted from sand ?
Answer» Solution :1) No, the VILLAGERS will not be benefited by the rich minerals extracted from sand. 2) But some may GET EMPLOYMENT for a short period.