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On what primary basis were the states reorganized in India in 1956?

  1. A
    Linguistic and cultural uniformity
  2. B
    Administrative convenience
  3. C
    Geographical similarity
  4. D
    Administrative uniformity

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Following the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) headed by Fazal Ali, the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was enacted, which rearranged provincial borders primarily on the basis of linguistic boundaries and cultural uniformity.

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On what primary basis were the states reorganized in India in 1956?
A
Linguistic and cultural uniformity
B
Administrative convenience
C
Geographical similarity
D
Administrative uniformity

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