With reference to India, consider the following:The Inter-State CouncilThe National Security Council

Question

With reference to India, consider the following:The Inter-State CouncilThe National Security CouncilZonal CouncilsHow many of the above are established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Inter-State Council: Established under Article 263 of the Constitution, the Inter-State Council is a constitutional body created to foster coordination between States and between the Centre and the States. Hence option I is correct. National Security Council (NSC): The NSC was formed by an executive order of the Government of India. As it finds no mention in the Constitution, it functions as an executive body. Hence option II is not correct. Zonal Councils: These were set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956—an Act of Parliament. Since they are not created by any constitutional provision, they are classified as statutory bodies. Hence option III is not correct.