Question

Read the following statements regarding the creation of States on the basis of language in India and choose the correct option:
I. Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger.
II. Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier.
III. Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure.
IV. Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.

• A. Only I, II and III are correct.
• B. Only II, III and IV are correct.
• C. Only I, II and IV are correct.
• D. Only I, III and IV are correct.

Hint:

The linguistic reorganization of states in India helped in promoting regional languages and cultures while maintaining national unity.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The formation of states on the basis of language: - I. Strengthened national unity by addressing linguistic diversity.
- II. Made administration more efficient by aligning administrative boundaries with linguistic areas.
- IV. Led to the development of regional languages.
However, it did not weaken the federal structure (statement III is incorrect).
Hence, the correct answer is option (C).