Multiple choice

Consider the following statements.

  1. Zonal Councils have been established under an Article of the Constitution of India .
  2. There is a provision under an Article of the Constitution of India that an inter-State Council can be established by the President.
  3. The Union Home Minister has been nominated to be the Common Chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. 1, 2 and 3

  2. 1 and 2 only

  3. 2 and 3 only

  4. 1 and 3 only
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, not the Constitution. The Inter-State Council is a constitutional body established under Article 263. The Union Home Minister serves as the common chairman for all five Zonal Councils to facilitate coordination.

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