Q. With reference to Zonal Councils in India, consider the following statements:
1.The idea of setting up Zonal Councils was proposed by the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru.
2.Zonal Councils are statutory bodies.
3.The Union Home Minister acts as the Chairman of each Zonal Council.
4.There are six Zonal Councils at present.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1, 2 and 3 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 and 4 only

[D] 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct:
    • The idea of creating Zonal Councils was mooted by Nehru in 1956.
    • They are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
    • The Union Home Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of each Zonal Council.
  • Statement 4 is incorrect: There are five Zonal Councils — Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern. The North Eastern Council exists separately under a different Act.

Source- IE

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