Q980
When was the comprehensive reorganisation of Indian States completed in accordance with the recommendations of States Reorganisation Commission?
A.
1953
B.
1956
AnswerC.
1960
D.
1966
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
After creation of Andhra Pradesh as first linguistic state, there were several other demands for reorganisation of states on linguistic basis. As a result of this, a commission was setup under Justice Fazal Ali with H.N.Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar as members to study the demand. On the basis of this, State Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956. As a result, fourfold distribution of states was replaced by 14 States and six Union Territories via Seventh Constitutional Amendmert.