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?

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:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:
The NEC comprises governors and chief ministers of constituent states and three members nominated by the President.

Union home minister is ex-officio chairman and the minister of state, ministry of development of north eastern region (DoNER) is the ex-officio vice-chairman of the NEC.
Possible Sources: North Eastern Council Act, 1971, and subsequent amendments.