Centre - State Relations

Indian Polity

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8 of 24 completed

5 of 15 completed

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Parliament of India passed the States Reorganization Act in 1956 to create

16 States and 3 Union Territories

15 States and 5 Union Territories

14 States and 6 Union Territories

24 States and 9 Union Territories

- The States Reorganization Act of 1956 was a major reform in the structure of Indian states, primarily based on linguistic lines.

- It aimed to reorganize state boundaries within India for more efficient governance.

- After the reorganization, India comprised:

- 14 States: Reorganized from the existing states based on linguistic demographics.

- 6 Union Territories: These were territories that were to be governed directly by the Central Government.

Correct Answer: Option 3, 14 States and 6 Union Territories