Zonal Councils, established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, aim to promote cooperation among states and the Union in various fields. They provide a forum for discussing and resolving inter- state disputes and fostering integration. Thus, they serve as important platforms for inter-state consultation and cooperation, effectively acting as 'Sub- Federal Links' within the Indian federal structure and paving the way for cooperation and integration among states.
With reference to the regional councils in India, which of the following statements is/are correct ? Select the correct answer from the code given below : The councils act as 'Sub-Federal Links' of Indian Federal System. The councils pave the way for co-operation and integration among the states in Indian federal system.
Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2019 · Topic: The Centre-State Relations (Inter-State Relations: Inter-State Councils, Zonal Councils, and Water Disputes)
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