Q. With reference to the Inter State Council in India, consider the following statements:
1.Sarkaria Commission recommended the establishment of Inter State Council in India.
2.Governor of a state under President’s rule can also be a member of the council.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D
Notes:
  • Statement 1 is correct: One of the important recommendations of Sarkaria Commission was for establishing a permanent Inter-State Council as an independent national forum for consultation with a mandate well defined in accordance with Article 263 of the Constitution of India. Pursuant to the recommendation, The Inter-State-Council was set up under Article 263 of the Constitution of India.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Governors of States under President’s Rule are members of the council.

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