Q. With reference to the Inter-State Council, consider the following statements;
1.It is a statutory body formed by the Inter-State Council Act.
2.The standing committee of the council is headed by Union Home Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Article 263 of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council. It is a constitutional body that has representatives of the Union government as well as chief ministers of states.
Statement 2 is correct: A standing committee of the council was set up in 1996 for continuous consultation and processing of matters for the consideration of the council. The chairman of this standing committee is Union Home Minister.
Source: The Hindu
