Question 9 - MCQ Questions (1 Mark) - Chapter 2 Class 10 Political Science - Federalism - Political Science

When was States Reorganisation Commission formed?

(a) In 1951

(b) In 1963

(c) In 1997

(d) In 1953

Answer:

So, the correct answer is (d) - 1953.

Explanation

• The Central Government of India established the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) in December 1953 to recommend the reorganization of state boundaries.
• The recommendations of the commission were accepted with some modifications and incorporated into the States Reorganisation Act in November 1956.
• The act stated that India's state boundaries be reorganized into 14 states and six centrally administered territories.