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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2024
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 298Interactive Test Mode
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Q298. 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:

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:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1, 2 and 3 only

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Under Section 3 of the North Eastern Council Act, 1971 (as amended in 2002), the members comprising the Council are:

  • The Governors of the constituent States (Option 1)
  • The Chief Ministers of the constituent States (Option 2)
  • Three members nominated by the President of India (Option 3) Though the Union Home Minister is designated as the ex-officio Chairman of the NEC, they are not listed as a constituent member under Section 3.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2024 (Q298)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1, 2 and 3 only

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2024 GS Paper I Question 298 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2024 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (A): "1, 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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