With reference to India, consider the following: I. The Inter-State Council. II. The National Security Council. III. Zonal Councils. How many of the above are established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?

I. Inter-State Council — Established under Article 263 of the Constitution. Hence, it is a constitutional body. Verdict: Correct.

II. National Security Council — It is an executive body set up in 1998, not mentioned in the Constitution. Verdict: Not constitutional.

III. Zonal Councils — Created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, so they are statutory bodies, not constitutional bodies. Verdict: Not constitutional.

Therefore, only one of the above is established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.