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Who is the common Chairman of 'Zonal Councils in India?
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Who is the common Chairman of 'Zonal Councils in India?


A.

 Prime Minister of India 

 

B.

Governor of the State

 

C.

Union Home Minister  

D.

President of India

Correct option is C

 • Zonal Councils in India were established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. • These councils aim to promote cooperation and coordination among states.

• The Union Home Minister is the common Chairman of all Zonal Councils.
• Each zone also has a Vice-Chairman (usually a Chief Minister of a member state).

Information Booster:
• There are 5 Zonal Councils in India: Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western, and Central.
• They discuss issues like border disputes, economic planning, and security.

Additional Knowledge:
• The idea of Zonal Councils was first proposed by Jawaharlal Nehru.

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