1. The Inter-State Council can inquire into disputes between the states.
2. It can discuss subjects in which states, or the Union and one or more states, have a common interest.
3. Union territories are not represented in the Inter-State Council.
How many of the statements given above are correct ?
To determine the number of correct statements from the given options about the Inter-State Council in India, let's evaluate each statement one by one:
- Statement 1: The Inter-State Council can inquire into disputes between the states.
This statement is incorrect. The Inter-State Council primarily functions to facilitate coordination and cooperation between states. While it can discuss issues of common interest, the council itself does not possess the judicial power to adjudicate disputes between states. The power to solve inter-state disputes constitutionally resides with the Supreme Court of India. - Statement 2: It can discuss subjects in which states, or the Union and one or more states, have a common interest.
This statement is correct. The primary role of the Inter-State Council is to discuss subjects in which the states or the Union and one or more states have a common interest, thereby fostering cooperative federalism in India. - Statement 3: Union territories are not represented in the Inter-State Council.
This statement is incorrect. Union territories are included in the council, and they are represented by the administrators or chief ministers of the territories, depending on their administrative setup.
Based on the evaluation above, only Statement 2 is correct.
Conclusion: The correct answer is "Only two" statements are correct out of the given three. The Inter-State Council serves as a forum for discussion and policy recommendation but does not engage directly in dispute resolution between states, and it does include Union territories in its deliberations.
Important Questions from Inter-State Relations
- Match List I with List II in reference to Constitution of India :Choose the correct answer from the options given below
List I List II a. Article 263 i. Finance Commission b. Article 226 ii. High Court c. Article 239 iii. Inter-state Council d. Article 280 iv. Union Territory Consider the following statements :
1. Parliament can legislate on matters enumerated in the State List if two or more state legislatures pass resolutions requesting the Parliament to enact such laws.
2. A law so enacted will be equally applicable to all the states, irrespective of whether they passed such a resolution or not.
3. Such a law can be amended or repealed only by the Parliament.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
- Who among the following is empowered to establish Inter State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India?
- The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to :
