Just after India attained her independence, a former Gandhian, protested and became a martyr. This followed violent protests and led to the creation of a commission that has transformed the political and institutional life of our Nation. What is the name of this commission?

States Reorganisation Commission

The correct answer is Option 3: States Reorganisation Commission

After India gained independence, there were violent protests demanding the creation of states on linguistic lines. One of the most significant events was the death of Potti Sriramulu, a former Gandhian, who fasted to death in 1952 demanding a separate state for Telugu-speaking people. His martyrdom led to widespread unrest, eventually prompting the government to appoint the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in 1953.

The SRC recommended the reorganization of Indian states primarily on a linguistic basis, and its recommendations were implemented in the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, significantly reshaping the map of India.