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The Making of Indian Constitution and Reorganisation of States Along Linguistic Lines

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The States Reorganisation Act led to the formation of states and union territories in multiple phases.

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14

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24

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6

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7

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C 6
As per the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission, the States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956. The states in India were to be reorganised along linguistic lines. It led to the formation of 14 states and 6 union territories. Currently, there are 28 states and 8 union territories.

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