QUESTION

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2025

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?

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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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