North Eastern Council (NEC)
Question
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ? Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1.
Governor of the Constituent State
- 2.
Chief Minister of the Constituent State
- 3.
Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
- 4.
The Home Minister of India
Options
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 3 and 4 only
2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
All four are members. The 2002 amendment restructured the NEC. It comprises the Governors and Chief Ministers of all eight member states. The President nominates three members. Additionally, the Union Home Minister acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Council.
Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2024
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q70
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Federalism & Centre-State
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Hard
Nature
Static
Source hint
North Eastern Council Amendment Act 2002
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