Question
GSEasyPrelims 2025Indian Polity

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?

Explanation

Among the listed bodies, only the Inter-State Council is established by the Constitution of India. The others are based on statutory or executive provisions.

I. Inter-State Council – Correct

  • Established under Article 263 of the Constitution to facilitate Centre-State coordination.

II. National Security Council – Incorrect

  • Formed in 1998 by an executive order, not mentioned in the Constitution.

III. Zonal Councils – Incorrect

  • Established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, a statutory but non-constitutional body.

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