Which of the following is/are not as per the basic tenets of the Federalism? All-India Services Zonal councils Emergency provisions Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

The members of the All-India Services are recruited and trained by the Centre which also possess ultimate control over them. Thus, these services violate the principle of federalism under the Constitution.
Zonal councils aim at promoting cooperation and coordination between states, union territories and the Centre. Hence, they promote the spirit of Federalism.
Under Emergency provisions, the Indian state acquires a unitary character.

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