The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act,
- 1971.Subsequent to the amendment of the 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:
- A.1, 2 and 3
- B.1, 3 and 4 only
- C.2 and 4 only
- D.1, 2, 3 and 4
▶ Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: A. 1, 2 and 3
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established as a statutory body under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Amendments in 2002 expanded its scope and membership. The Council includes the Governors and Chief Ministers of the member states. Additionally, the Union Home Minister serves as the ex-officio Chairman, and the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region is the ex-officio Vice-Chairman. The Act also allows for the nomination of members.
Source: UPSC gs1 2024