Question

Which of the following statements about the State Reorganisation Committee (SRC) is incorrect?

• A. It was established on December 29, 1953.
• B. It was chaired by Justice Fazal Ali.
• C. It approved the formation of the state of Maharashtra.
• D. It was operational for almost two years.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It approved the formation of the state of Maharashtra.

The State Reorganisation Committee was formed in December 1953. It submitted its report on October 10, 1955, and had rejected the formation of one state of Maharashtra. It instead suggested keeping the Bombay state as it was and forming an independent Vidarbha State.