Question

Would the formation of states right after the independence have helped in suppressing the communal riots?

• A. Yes, It could have helped.
• B. No, It would have not helped.
• C. The two matters are not related.
• D. Cannot say.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Yes, It could have helped.

If the Indian National Congress proceeded to fulfill its promise of dividing major linguistic regions into autonomous states, further riots for separate states would not have occured restoring the peace far earlier.