Correct option is A
The correct answer is (a). Statements A, B, and C correctly reflect the early reluctance of the Indian government to reorganize states on a linguistic basis. The JVP committee initially recommended against linguistic states, including Andhra.
Information Booster
- The Dar Commission (1948) recommended reorganization on administrative grounds rather than linguistic.
- The JVP Committee (1949) also advised postponing linguistic states to prioritize national unity.
- Potti Sriramulu went on a fast unto death to demand a separate Andhra state, opposing the JVP's delay.
- Andhra State was eventually created in October 1953 after Sriramulu's death.
- The States Reorganisation Commission (Fazal Ali Commission) was appointed later in 1953.
Additional Knowledge
- Statement D: Incorrect as Sriramulu died protesting against the government's stance.
- Statement E: Incorrect as Andhra (Telugu speaking) was created in 1953, not Tamil Nadu (1956/1969).