Q. With reference to the Inter-State Council, consider the following statements:
  1. It was established under Article 263 of the Constitution.
  2. Sarkaria Commission recommended the Council as a permanent body.
  3. It is chaired by the Home Minister of India.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Statement 1 is correct; the Inter-State Council was established under Article 263 of the Constitution. Statement 2 is also correct; the Sarkaria Commission recommended it as a permanent body. Statement 3 is incorrect; the Council is chaired by the Prime Minister, not the Home Minister. Thus, only statements 1 and 2 are correct.