Read the statements given below and choose the options with the correct sequence.
A. October 1953, Potti Sriramalu dies
B. Map of India redrawn on linguistic lines
C. Indian National Congress reconstituted on linguistic line
D. Jawaharlal Nehru feared a sub division of India.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → C, D, A, B
(C) Indian National Congress reconstituted on linguistic line — in the 1920s; its provincial units now followed the logic of language.
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru feared a sub division of India. — in the early 1950s, many including Prime Minister Nehru feared that states based on language might hasten a further subdivision of India.
(A) October 1953, Potti Sriramalu dies — October 1953; Potti Sriramulu died seven weeks after beginning a fast unto death, which led to the creation of Andhra Pradesh and to the formation of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC).
(B) Map of India redrawn on linguistic lines — 1956; the SRC, implemented on November 1, 1956, put the formal, final seal of approval on the principle of linguistic states.
NCERT (2025-26): “6.2 Regionalism in the Indian Context … The background to the SRC is as follows. In the 1920s, the Indian National Congress was reconstituted on lingusitic lines. Its provincial units now followed the logic of language – one for Marathi speakers, another for Oriya speakers, etc.…” “…On the other side, the rank and file Congressmen were all for the redrawing of the map of India on the lines of language. Vigorous movements arose among Marathi and Kannada speakers, who were then spread across several different political regimes – the erstwhile Bombay and Madras presidencies, and former princely states such as Mysore and Hyderabad. However, the most militant protests ensued from the very large community of Telugu speakers. In October 1953, Potti Sriramulu, a former Gandhian, died seven weeks after beginning a fast unto death. Potti Sriramulu’s martyrdom provoked violent protests and led to the creation of the state of Andhra Pradesh. It also led to the formation of the SRC, which in 1956 put the formal, final seal of approval on the principle of linguistic states. In the early 1950s, many including Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru feared that states based on language might hasten a further subdivision of India.…” |