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(1) (A)- (I), (B)- (II), (C)- (III), (D)- (IV)

(2) (A)- (II), (B)- (I), (C)- (IV), (D)- (III)

(3) (A)- (III), (B)- (II), (C)- (I), (D)- (IV)

(4) (A)- (IV), (B)- (III), (C)- (II), (D)- (I)

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The Instrument of Accession: It was a unilateral agreement signed by the rulers of princely states to join India after the end of British rule in 1947. By signing the Instrument of Accession, the princely state surrendered control over matters related to defence, foreign affairs, communication etc. to the Dominion of India or Pakistan, depending on their choice and agreed to become a part of that country.

The Merger Agreement: It was a negotiated agreement between the Indian government and the rulers for the integration of the princely state's territory into the Indian Union, including governance, administration, and legal aspects. By signing this the state unites with the centre.

The movement, known as the Vishalandhra movement, called for the separation of Telugu-speaking areas from the Madras province and the establishment of a separate Andhra province.

The States Reorganization Commission was established in 1953 to study linguistic and cultural divisions and recommend state boundary changes. The Commission concluded that state boundaries should align with linguistic boundaries, acknowledging India's linguistic diversity and respecting regional identities. Based on the Commission's recommendations, the States Reorganization Act was passed in 1956, providing a constitutional basis for the creation of linguistic states. The implementation of the act led to the formation of 14 new states and 6 union territories, promoting better governance, administration, and representation of diverse linguistic and cultural groups.