The States Reorganisation Commission headed by Fazal Ali was appointed by the Govt. of India in December 1953. Which of the following was inter-alia, its recommendations?
1. It accepted language as the basis of the reorganization of states.
2. It rejected the theory of 'one language-one state'
The States Reorganisation Commission headed by Fazal Ali was appointed by the Govt. of India in December 1953. Which of the following was inter-alia, its recommendations?
1. It accepted language as the basis of the reorganization of states.
2. It rejected the theory of 'one language-one state'
The correct option is C- Both are correct
Both statements are correct.
Fazl Ali Commission
Chairman: Fazl Ali
Members : Hridaynath Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar
After the formation of Andhra Pradesh on the basis of linguistic factors, the other regions also started demanding for creation of separate states on the basis of linguistic factors. The intense pressure forced the Indian Government to form a new commission to visit the whole question of whether the linguistic basis of the separation of states can be considered or not. It led to the formation of the Fazl Ali Commission in December 1953. The commission submitted its report in September 1955 and acknowledged 4 major factors to be taken into account in any scheme of reorganization of states :
1. Linguistic and Cultural homogeneity
2. Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the nation.
3. Financial, Economic and Administrative considerations.
4. Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state as well as of the Nation as a whole.
It suggested the reorganization of 27 states of various categories into 16 states and 3 Union Territories. The recommendations of the Fazl Ali Commission were accepted by the Indian Government with minor modifications. As a result, the State Reorganization Act of 1956 was passed by the Parliament to give effect to the recommendation of the commission. It led to the formation of 14 states and 6 Union Territories on 1st November 1956.
The correct option is C- Both are correct
Both statements are correct.
Fazl Ali Commission
Chairman: Fazl Ali
Members : Hridaynath Kunzru and K.M.Panikkar
After the formation of Andhra Pradesh on the basis of linguistic factors, the other regions also started demanding for creation of separate states on the basis of linguistic factors. The intense pressure forced the Indian Government to form a new commission to visit the whole question of whether the linguistic basis of the separation of states can be considered or not. It led to the formation of the Fazl Ali Commission in December 1953. The commission submitted its report in September 1955 and acknowledged 4 major factors to be taken into account in any scheme of reorganization of states :
1. Linguistic and Cultural homogeneity
2. Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the nation.
3. Financial, Economic and Administrative considerations.
4. Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state as well as of the Nation as a whole.
It suggested the reorganization of 27 states of various categories into 16 states and 3 Union Territories. The recommendations of the Fazl Ali Commission were accepted by the Indian Government with minor modifications. As a result, the State Reorganization Act of 1956 was passed by the Parliament to give effect to the recommendation of the commission. It led to the formation of 14 states and 6 Union Territories on 1st November 1956.
