With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Explanation:
I. The Inter-State Council: This body is established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India, making it a constitutional body. II. The National Security Council (NSC): This body was established in 1998 by an executive resolution of the Union Cabinet, not directly by the Constitution. It is an extra-constitutional body. III. Zonal Councils: These councils were established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, which is an Act of Parliament. They are statutory bodies, not constitutional bodies. Therefore, only the Inter-State Council was established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.