64th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2018

After Independence, in which year were the Indian States reorganized on the linguistic basis?

a1947
b1951
c1956✓ Correct
d2000
eNone of the above / More than one of the above

Explanation

States were reorganised on a linguistic basis in 1956 through the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. It may be noted that, on the basis of language, Andhra was first created as a separate State in 1953.

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