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What was the task of the States Reorganisation Commission? What was its most salient recommendation?

Correct Answer

The States Reorganisation Commission was appointed by the Central Government in 1953. Its task was to look into the question of redrawing of the boundaries of states in India.

The Commission's most salient recommendation was that the boundaries of states should reflect the boundaries of different languages. This meant accepting the principle of linguistic states. On the basis of this report, the States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956, leading to the creation of 14 states and six union territories.

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Explanation

The answer draws directly from the textbook context which states that the Commission was appointed 'to look into the question of redrawing of the boundaries of states' and that 'The Commission in its report accepted that the boundaries of the state should reflect the boundaries of different languages.' The context also mentions that this led to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 creating 14 states and six union territories.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify the task of the Commission from the context - to look into redrawing state boundaries

  2. Step 2: Identify the most salient recommendation - boundaries should reflect linguistic boundaries

  3. Step 3: Structure the answer in two paragraphs covering both parts of the question

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