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2 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Inter-State Relations". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National…

    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. AOnly one
    2. BOnly two
    3. CAll the three
    4. DNone
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    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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    Indian Polity UPSC 2025 Easy

  2. The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.…

    The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    1. A1, 2 and 3 only
    2. B1, 3 and 4 only
    3. C2 and 4 only
    4. D1, 2, 3 and 4
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is Correct: According to Section 3(1) of the North Eastern Council Act, 1971, as amended by the North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002, the Governors of the constituent states (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura) are members of the Council.

    Statement 2 is Correct: Section 3(1) of the amended Act also includes the Chief Ministers of the constituent states as members of the Council.

    Statement 3 is Correct: The 2002 Amendment specifically expanded the Council's composition to include three members to be nominated by the President of India.

    Statement 4 is Incorrect: The North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002, does not include the Union Home Minister in the list of members. While the Union Home Minister was made the ex-officio Chairman of the NEC in June 2018 following a Union Cabinet decision, this was done through a Presidential nomination under the powers provided by the Act, rather than being a statutory membership requirement defined in the 2002 amendment text itself.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2024 Medium