With reference to India, consider the following:

Indian Polity ·Previously asked in UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025

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Question

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?

  1. A. Only one (Correct answer)
  2. B. Only two
  3. C. All the three
  4. D. None

Correct Answer

Option A — Only one

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only one.

Key Points

  • Of the three bodies: the Inter-State Council is established under Article 263 of the Constitution (constitutional provision — YES).
  • The National Security Council is an executive body created by a Cabinet Resolution, not by the Constitution (NO).
  • Zonal Councils were created by the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 — a parliamentary statute, not a constitutional provision (NO).
  • Only one (Inter-State Council) is established as per the Constitution.