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Interstate Council Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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With reference to India, consider the following:
I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Detailed Explanation:
Among the given bodies, only the Inter-State Council is a constitutional body.
✅ Statement I: Inter-State Council — Correct
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Established under Article 263 of the Constitution.
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It promotes coordination and cooperation between the Centre and States.
❌ Statement II: National Security Council — Incorrect
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Established in 1998 through an Executive Order.
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It is not mentioned in the Constitution.
❌ Statement III: Zonal Councils — Incorrect
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Created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
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They are statutory bodies, not constitutional bodies.
Therefore, only one body was established as per the provisions of the Constitution.
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