Which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council (ISC) is/are correct?
A) The Inter-State Council is headed by the Prime Minister of India.
B) It functions as a recommendatory body rather than a tribunal for dispute resolution.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Both 1 and 2
The Inter-State Council (ISC) is a constitutional body established under Article 263 to promote cooperative federalism. Statement A is correct as the Prime Minister serves as its Chairman. Statement B is also accurate because the Council is a recommendatory body meant to investigate and discuss subjects of common interest between the Union and States. Unlike a tribunal or court, it does not give binding legal judgments; its primary role is to provide a platform for policy coordination and consensus-building to resolve friction.