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When was the States Reorganisation Act passed?
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The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, organizing them along linguistic lines.
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The Act was enacted in 1956 to reorganize Indian states based on linguistic lines.It led to the creation of new states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
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