Zonal Councils in India were established under which Act of 1956?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. States Reorganisation Act.
The Zonal Councils in India were established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, to promote inter-state cooperation, resolve disputes, and strengthen the federal structure. The Act created five Zonal Councils—Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Central—each functioning as a platform for states and Union Territories to discuss common issues such as transport, security, and economic development.
- The Inter-State Water Disputes Act deals only with water conflicts.
- The Union Territories Act concerns the administration of UTs, not zonal coordination.
- The Public Administration Reforms Act does not exist for creating such councils.