The Zonal Councils in India are established under which Act?
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A.
States Reorganisation Act, 1956
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B.
Government of India Act, 1935
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C.
Indian Independence Act, 1947
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D.
Constitution of India
Correct Answer:
A. States Reorganisation Act, 1956
Explanation:
The Zonal Councils in India are statutory bodies, rather than constitutional ones, established under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. They were created to promote interstate cooperation and coordination following the reorganization of states on linguistic lines. While five councils (Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern) were formed under this 1956 Act, the North Eastern Council was later established by a separate piece of legislation, the North Eastern Council Act of 1971. Each council is chaired by the Union Home Minister and serves as an advisory forum for discussing issues such as border disputes, economic planning, and social development.
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