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Question

Who among the following is empowered to establish the interstate council?

  1. Parliament
  2. President
  3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. Prime Minister

Answer:

Option B: President

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “President”.

The President of India is empowered to establish the Inter-State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India. The council is set up to promote coordination and cooperation between the states and the central government.