Multiple choice

Which of the following factors were identified by the Fazal Ali Commission that need to be taken into account in any scheme for reorganisation of states?

  1. Preservation and strengthening of unity and security of the country
  2. Linguistic and cultural homogeneity
  3. Financial, economic and administrative consideration
  4. Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state as well as of the nation as a whole

  1. Only 1, 2 and 3

  2. Only 2 and 3

  3. Only 2, 3 and 4

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Fazal Ali Commission (States Reorganisation Commission) identified all four factors - national unity and security, linguistic and cultural homogeneity, financial and administrative considerations, and welfare planning - as essential criteria for reorganizing states in India.