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Regional Councils and Zonal Councils

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Established under the States Reorganisation Act (1956) and subsequent acts to promote interstate cooperation and address common issues—transport, irrigation, border disputes, etc. Chaired by the Union Home Minister and comprising states in each zone (like North, South, East, West, Central, Northeast). They function as advisory bodies fostering dialogue on socio-economic planning, security, or environment. Though their recommendations are not binding, they often reduce friction by enabling direct negotiation among CMs and union ministers. Zonal councils exemplify “cooperative federalism,” bridging regional aspirations with national development objectives and encouraging a harmonious approach to shared concerns.

Practice Questions

Who among the following was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system?

राज्यसभा के सदस्यों का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

संसद द्वारा विधेयक का पुनर्विचार किस अनुच्छेद के अंतर्गत संभव है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का कार्यकाल कितना होता है?

Who among the following is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?