Question

Read the following statements regarding the creation of states on the basis of language in India and choose the correct options:

1. Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger.
2. Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier.
3. Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure.
4. Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.

विकल्प

• Only I, II and III are correct.

• Only II, III and IV are correct.

• Only I, II and IV are correct.

• Only I, III and IV are correct.

Answer 1

Only I, II and IV are correct.

Explanation:

The creation of states on a linguistic basis in India helped strengthen national unity, improve administrative efficiency, and encourage the use of regional languages. Rather than weakening federalism, it resulted in a more organised system of governance that better represented the people.