Question

In India, the demand of linguistic states was accepted for the ________.

• A. Unity and administration
• B. Sovereignty and diversity
• C. Finance and resources
• D. Vote bank politics and autonomy

Answer 1

The correct option is A Unity and administration

In India, the demand for linguistic states was accepted for the unity and administration. It fulfilled the aspirations of people to have autonomous political units for governance. The promise of creating states on linguistic basis was done by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru during the freedom struggle, with a view to providing each community, an equal chance to progress. The government also appointed Fazal Ali commission, which gave the suggestion of forming states on linguistic basis, with 4 major factors as prerequisites:

a. Preservation of unity and security

b. Linguistic and cultural homogeneity

c. Financial and administrative consideration

d. Planning and promotion of welfare of people.