Which of the following statements with reference to Zonal councils is are incorrect Every zonal...........

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Which of the following statements with reference to Zonal councils is/are incorrect?

Every zonal council is headed by Union Home Minister
Chief Ministers of the States included in each zone act as Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Council by rotation.

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

There are 5 five Zonal councils namely-The Northern Zonal Council, The Central Zonal Council, The Eastern Zonal Council, The Western Zonal Council, The Southern Zonal Council

These are statutory bodies established under the States Reorganisation Act 1956 and not constitutional bodies.

Chairman – The Union Home Minister is the Chairman of each of these Councils.

Vice Chairman – The Chief Ministers of the States included in each zone act as Vice-Chairman of the Zonal Council for that zone by rotation, each holding office for a period of one year at a time.