Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2024 · Polity and Constitution · Question 20

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? 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. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. 1, 2 and 3 only
  2. 1, 3 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 4 only
  4. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

1. Governor of the Constituent State — Correct. After the 2002 amendment, the Governors of all constituent North Eastern States became members of the NEC.
2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State — Correct. The Chief Ministers of the constituent States are also members of the Council.
3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India — Correct. The amended Act provides for three members to be nominated by the President.
4. The Home Minister of India — Incorrect. The NEC has a Chairman and other members as provided by the Act, but the Union Home Minister is not a member by virtue of this provision.

Hence, statements 1, 2 and 3 only are correct.

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