Question

Statement I: The State Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was appointed in 1953. Statement II: Its most important recommendation was that boundaries of states should reflect the boundaries of languages.

• A. Both are correct.
• B. Statement I is correct, II is wrong.
• C. Statement I is wrong, II is correct.
• D. Both are wrong.

Hint:

SRC 1953 $\rightarrow$ Report 1955 $\rightarrow$ Act 1956. This led to the creation of 14 states and 6 union territories based on language.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Concept
After India's independence, there was a significant demand for the creation of states based on linguistic lines.

Step 2: Meaning
The SRC was established to examine the feasibility of redrawing state borders to satisfy linguistic aspirations.

Step 3: Analysis
Statement I is historically correct as the commission was set up in December 1953. Statement II is also correct, as the SRC recommended that linguistic identity should be the primary basis for state formation.

Step 4: Conclusion
Since both statements are factual representations of Indian political history, option (A) is correct. Final Answer: (A)