MPSC State Service 2020 · GS · Question 70 of 97

Which one of the following matters stands excluded from the jurisdiction of Inter-state council in India?

Polity

AEnquiring into and advice upon disputes which may have arisen between the states.
BAdjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution or control of water of any inter-state river.Correct
CInvestigation and discussion of subjects in which some or all of the states or the Union and one or more states, have common interest.
DMaking recommendation on any such subject and in particular, recommendations for the better coordination of policy and action with respect to that subject.

Answer: B. Adjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution or control of water of any inter-state river.

Explanation

Adjudication of inter-state river water disputes is excluded from the Inter-State Council's jurisdiction (it goes to tribunals under Article 262): option (b).

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2020 – GS Paper I (Set D), official paper

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