Consider the following statements regarding National Integration Council I It was set...........

Modern Indian History 1905-1920

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Consider the following statements regarding National Integration Council.

I. It was set up by Jawahar Lal Nehru and its first meeting was held in 1962

II. It aimed at finding ways and means to combat the menace of communalism, casteism and regionalism

Which of the statements is/are correct?

Only I

Only II

Both I & II

Neither 1 nor II

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Explanation:

The National Integration Council (NIC) is a group of senior politicians and public figures in India that looks for ways to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism.

The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in September–October 1961. The purpose was to find ways to counter problems that were dividing the country including attachment to specific communities, castes, religions and languages.