The correct sequence of events is:
- First, the Indian State continued with the British-Indian arrangement of presidencies (B).
- Then, vigorous movements arose among Maratha and Kannada speakers in Bombay and Madras presidencies (C).
- Next, there were efforts to reorganize into ethno-linguistic states (A).
- The Formation of SRC for final approval on linguistic states followed (E).
- Finally, Pakistan was divided between Urdu and Punjabi speakers in the West and Bengali speakers in the East (D).