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Statutory Body Zonal Councils
Asked 3 times in CSE over 30 years (1995–2025), peaking in 2013.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2013
- Recurs across 3 years (1995–2025)
Across exams
CSE · 3How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2025
With reference to India, consider the following
- The Inter-State Council
- The National Security Council
- Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
- A Only one ✓
- B Only two
- C All the three
- D None
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CSE2013
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?
- National Development Council
- Planning Commission
- Zonal Councils
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
CSE1995
Q. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? I.The National Development Council 3 .Zonal Councils Codes:
- A 1 and 2
- B 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- C 3 and 4
- D 4 only
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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