Multiple choice

In which year were the Indian states reorganised on linguistic basis?

  1. 1947

  2. 1951

  3. 1956

  4. 1966
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Explanation

The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956, which led to a major reform of the boundaries of India's states. This reorganization was primarily based on linguistic lines to ensure better governance and cultural homogeneity within states.

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