Revision Series | History | Polity | Inter State Relations | 70

January 8, 2024

Consider the following statement regarding the zonal councils:
1. The zonal councils are statutory bodies established under state reorganization act 1956.
2. The State reorganization act 1956 divided the whole country in six zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 and 2

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Answer – A

With reference to the north-eastern council ,consider the following statements :
1. North-eastern council was recently created by an executive order of the central government .
2. Prime minister is the chairman of the north-eastern council to ensure critical infrastructure development .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 and 2

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Answer – D

Consider the following statements regarding the Interstate council:
1. It is established by the president under Article 263 of the constitution .
2. It is chaired by the home minister to ensure better coordination among states.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 and 2

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Answer – A

With reference to the interstate council, which of the following is/are correct statements?
1. Sarkaria commission suggested for removal of the interstate council and suggested for establishing another body called the Intergovernmental council.
2. Inter-state council is a constitutional body under article 262.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(A) 1only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – D

Consider the statements regarding the Inter- State trade and commerce:
1. Article 301 to 307 declares that trade, commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free.
2. Part X of the constitution deals with the trade ,commerce and intercourse within the territory of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 and 2

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Answer – A

With reference to the consider the following statements :
1. Five central ministers nominated by the president are permanent invitees to the council.
2. Chief ministers of all states including CM of union territories having legislative assemblies are part of it.
3. The interstate council decisions are binding .
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1 and 3 only

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Answer – B

With reference to the interstate council, consider the following statements:
1. The interstate council meets only one time in a year .
2. These meetings take place in closed rooms and cannot be recorded in camera to maintain secrecy of information
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 and 2

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Answer – D

Which of the following bodies are chaired by chief ministers of states on a rotational basis ?
1. NITI Aayog governing council
2. Zonal council
3. Interstate council
Select the correct answer using the code below :

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) None of the above

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Answer – D

Consider the following statements :
1. The President may by a law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint related to water distribution between states.
2. Central government may also provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court is to exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaints.
Which of the statements given above is /are correct ?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

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Answer – D

Consider the following pairs:
Zonal councils            =       Headquarters
1. Northern zonal council - Allahabad
2. Southern zonal council -     Chennai
3. Central zonal council -         Delhi
4. Western zonal council -      Mumbai
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4
(D) 1 and 4

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Answer – B