Zonal Councils in India were provided under the

Correct option is C

Zonal Councils in India were established under the **States Reorganization Act, 1956**. These councils were set up as advisory bodies to foster cooperation between the Union and the states and among the states themselves. The primary purpose of the Zonal Councils is to discuss and make recommendations regarding matters of common interest to the states and union territories within each zone, including economic and social planning, border disputes, inter-state transport, and matters of common importance in the field of education, health, and the enforcement of legal and other regulatory frameworks. This mechanism was designed to encourage the resolution of regional problems and conflicts by promoting cooperative and coordinated action, thus strengthening the fabric of the national unity and integrity.