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.