Most states in India are created on linguistic basis except Chattisgarh, Uttranchal and Jharkhand. On what basis are these state created?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Ethnicity
In the creation of three new states in 2000, namely Chhatisgarh, Uttaranchal and Jharkhand, language did not play a prominent role. Rather, a combination of ethnicity based on tribal identity, language, regional deprivation and ecology provided the basis for intense regionalism resulting in statehood.