Zonal councils to advise on matters of common interest - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements
1. Zonal councils are constitutional bodies.
2. The main function of zonal council is to advise on matters of common interest to each of the five zones, into which the territory of India has been divided.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? - Published on 10 Jun 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 2
Zonal councils are statutory bodies established by part III of the States Reorganization Act of 1956.