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Which of the following articles provided that an Inter-State Council can be formed by a Presidential Order?
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Which of the following articles provided that an Inter-State Council can be formed by a Presidential Order?

A.

Article 261

B.

Article 263

C.

Article 262

D.

Article 264

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Article 263
Explanation:
Article 263 of the Indian Constitution provides for the formation of an Inter-State Council by a Presidential Order. This article empowers the President to establish a body known as the Inter-State Council,
which aims to resolve disputes between states and the center or between two or more states. 
Information Booster:
  1. The council can play a key role in addressing areas of overlapping jurisdiction between states and the center.
  2. The President can set up the council as per the needs of governance and can define its functions.
  3. The council promotes greater unity and cooperation between the different states of India.
Additional Knowledge:
  • Article 261: Deals with the recognition and enforcement of the public acts, records, and judicial proceedings of one state in another.
  • Article 262: Relates to the adjudication of disputes relating to water disputes between states and allows for the establishment of tribunals to resolve such issues.

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