When was the State Reorganisation Commission formed in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1953.
· The State Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was formed in 1953 by the Government of India to look into the reorganization of state boundaries on the basis of language and other factors.
· The commission was headed by Fazal Ali, and its other members were H.N. Kunzru and K.M. Panikkar.
· The recommendations of the SRC led to the reorganization of states in India, and the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was passed, which resulted in the creation of several new states based on linguistic lines.
Information Booster:
· 1950 & 1951: These years are not related to the formation of the State Reorganisation Commission.
· 1952: This year marks the first general elections in India but is not connected with the formation of the SRC.
States Reorganisation Act, 1956:
· This act came into effect on November 1, 1956, and reorganized the boundaries of India’s states and territories.
· It led to the creation of states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Maharashtra.