In the 1920s, on which basis did the Indian National Congress reconstitute its provincial units?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Linguistic lines
Option (1) The old presidency boundaries — Incorrect. The presidencies such as Madras, Bombay and Calcutta were large British-made provinces holding many languages. The Congress moved away from these boundaries when it rebuilt its own units.
Option (2) Linguistic lines — Correct. In the 1920s the Indian National Congress was reconstituted on linguistic lines. Its provincial units followed the logic of language, one for Marathi speakers and another for Oriya speakers.
Option (3) Princely state boundaries — Incorrect. Princely states were territories ruled by Indian princes under British control. Their borders cut across language groups, so they were not the basis of the new Congress units.
Option (4) Regional and tribal identity — Incorrect. Regional and tribal identity are also roots of regionalism in India. The Congress units of the 1920s, however, were drawn by the language people spoke.
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