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Which of the following statement is incorrect in the context of reorganisation of Indian states after Independence? |
In the early 1950s, many including Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru feared that states based on language might hasten a further subdivision of India. Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on linguistic lines pursuant to acceptance of recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission Many Congressmen were in favour of redrawing of the map of India on the lines of language None of the above |
Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on linguistic lines pursuant to acceptance of recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission |
The correct answer is Option 2: Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on linguistic lines pursuant to acceptance of recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission Option 1: In the early 1950s, many including Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru feared that states based on language might hasten a further subdivision of India — Correct. After Independence, many leaders were concerned that creating linguistic states could encourage regional divisions and weaken national unity. Option 2: Andhra Pradesh was the first state to be formed on linguistic lines pursuant to acceptance of recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission — Incorrect. Andhra State was actually created in 1953 after the protest and death of Potti Sriramulu, before the States Reorganisation Commission was formed. The States Reorganisation Commission was appointed later in 1953, and its recommendations led to the wider reorganisation of states in 1956. Option 3: Many Congressmen were in favour of redrawing of the map of India on the lines of language — Correct. During the freedom struggle, many Congress leaders supported the idea of linguistic provinces as a way of recognising regional identities. |
