Q. Consider the following statements:
1. The Inter-state Council was established based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.
2. The Standing Committee of the Interstate Council is chaired by the Prime Minister.
3. The Inter-state Council Secretariat also acts as the secretariat of the Zonal Councils.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is correct. The Inter-state Council was established in 1990, based on the recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Standing Committee of the Inter-state Council is chaired by the Union Home Minister. It was set up in 1996 for continuous consultation and processing of matters for the consideration of the Council.
Statement 3 is correct. The Inter-state Council secretariat was set-up in 1991 and is headed by a secretary to the Government of India. Since 2011, it is also functioning as the secretariat of the Zonal Councils.
