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With reference to the role of advisors in Zonal Councils, consider the following statements:

  1. Advisors include a nominee from the NITI Aayog.

  2. Advisors provide technical expertise but cannot vote.

  3. The Chief Secretary of each state is a permanent advisor.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only

B2 and 3 only

C1 and 3 only

D1, 2, and 3

Answer:

B. 2 and 3 only

Read Explanation:

Zonal Councils

  • The Zonal Councils are consultative and deliberative bodies established to promote and strengthen the spirit of cooperative federalism in India.

  • Statement 1 Incorrect: While NITI Aayog plays a significant role in policy formulation, its nominee is not a permanent or statutory advisor to the Zonal Councils. The advisors are typically drawn from various central government ministries and departments based on the agenda items being discussed.

  • Statement 2 Correct: Advisors to the Zonal Councils are appointed based on their expertise in specific fields relevant to the council's functions. Their primary role is to provide technical advice and support to the members. However, they do not have voting rights within the council.

  • Statement 3 Correct: The Chief Secretary of each constituent state within a particular zone is a permanent ex-officio advisor to the Zonal Council for that zone. This ensures the participation and perspective of the state administrations in the council's deliberations.

  • Composition and Functioning: Each Zonal Council comprises a Chairman (the Union Home Minister), a Vice-Chairman (Union Minister of State for Home Affairs), and the Chief Ministers and Cabinet Ministers of the states included in the zone. The advisors support the council's functioning by providing necessary information and expert opinions.

  • Formation of Zonal Councils: The Zonal Councils were created by the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. There are five Zonal Councils: Northern, Central, Eastern, Western, and Southern. The North-Eastern Council, though similar in function, was set up by a separate Act in 1971.

Related Questions:

Consider the following statements about the classification of State Services:

  1. State Services are classified into Class-I to Class-IV, with Class-I and Class-II being gazetted.

  2. The Chief Secretary of the State heads the civil service administration in each State.

  3. Officers for State Services are appointed by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
    Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

ചുവടെ കൊടുത്തവയിൽ 1951ലെ ശങ്കരി പ്രസാദ് കേസുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട് ശരിയായ പ്രസ്താവന കണ്ടെത്തുക :

With reference to the All India Services, consider the following statements:

  1. The All India Services are regulated exclusively by the Central Government.

  2. Officers of the All India Services are appointed by the Union Public Service Commission.

  3. Disciplinary action against All India Services officers can only be taken by the Central Government.

  4. The salaries and pensions of All India Services officers are paid by the Central Government.

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Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Advocate General’s term and removal?

i. The Constitution specifies a fixed term of office for the Advocate General.

ii. The Advocate General holds office at the pleasure of the Governor.

iii. By convention, the Advocate General resigns when the Governor changes.