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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C Correct answer
Explanation

The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956, which fundamentally restructured the boundaries of Indian states and territories along linguistic lines. This followed the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission.

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