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Which among the following was set up wide Part III of the state Re-organization Act, 1956?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Inter-state council
  2. Zonal council
  3. Language commission
  4. Sarkaria commission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Zonal council

Explanation: Zonal Councils were set up under Part III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, to promote interstate cooperation and coordination. 📚 Other Information: ▪️ Total 5 Zonal Councils: Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, Southern. ▪️ North Eastern Council was set up separately in 1971. ▪️ Zonal Councils were chaired by the Union Home Minister. ▪️ Members include Chief Ministers, Governors and administrators.