The reorganization of states on the basis of language seems to be the right decision for India. Which of the following statements is correct in this regard?

1. Linguistic states underlined the acceptance of the principle of diversity.
2. It did not lead to the disintegration of the country as many had feared earlier. On the contrary, it strengthened national unity.

Both 1 and 2

On the basis of the States Reorganisation Commission's report, the States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956. This led to the creation of 14 states and six union territories. The linguistic reorganization also gave some uniform basis to the drawing of state boundaries. It did not lead to the disintegration of the country as many had feared earlier. On the contrary, it strengthened national unity.