Q. Which of the following statement about Inter-State Council is /are correct?
1. Inter-State Council is permanent constitution body.
2. Prime Minister can establish such a Council at his will.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Article 263 contemplates the establishment of an Inter-State Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states. Thus, the President can establish such a council if at any time it appears to him that the public interest would be served by its establishment. He can define the nature of duties to be performed by such a council and its organisation and procedure.
Source: Indian Polity by Laxmikanth
