Question

After independence, some of the leaders and people demanded separate states on linguistic basis. After years of deliberation, on 31st August 1956, the leaders of our nation enacted the act called 'X'. According to the 'X' act, our country was reorganised into 14 states and six Union Territories. What is that 'X'?

• A. Government of India Act
• B. States Reorganisation Act.
• C. Indian Securities Act
• D. Land Acquisition Act

Answer 1

The correct option is B States Reorganisation Act.

Not long after independence, demands for separate states on linguistic basis broke out. After years of deliberation, on 31st August 1956, the leaders of our nation enacted the States Reorganisation Act. The country was reorganised into 14 states and six Union Territories.