Which commission was formed in 1953 to recommend reorganization of states on linguistic basis?
Fazl Ali Commission
JVP Committee
Sarkaria Commission
Dhar Commission
The question asks to identify the commission formed in 1953 for the reorganization of states on a linguistic basis. We need to recall the historical context of state reorganization in India and the key commissions involved.
Correct Option: A) Fazl Ali Commission was formed in 1953 to recommend the reorganization of states on a linguistic basis, leading to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
The question asks to identify the first linguistic state created in India. This requires knowledge of the reorganisation of Indian states based on language after independence.
Correct Option: B) Andhra Pradesh was the first linguistic state created in India, formed on October 1, 1953, following the agitation for a separate Telugu-speaking state.
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?
1. People's participation in development
2. Political accountability
3. Democratic decentralization
4. Financial mobilization
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
UPSC - 2015
1, 2 and 3 only
2 and 4 only
1 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
The question asks about the fundamental objectives of the Panchayati Raj system in India. We need to identify which of the given statements accurately reflect these core objectives.
Based on this analysis, statements 1 and 3 represent the fundamental objectives of the Panchayati Raj system.
Correct Option: C) 1 and 3 only
The question asks to identify the constitutional amendment responsible for the creation of the Union Territory of Puducherry. This requires knowledge of significant constitutional amendments and their provisions related to the territorial reorganisation of India.
C) 14th Amendment — The 14th Amendment Act of 1962 incorporated Pondicherry into the Indian Union as a Union Territory and made provisions for its administration.
The question asks to identify the specific Act that extensively reorganized states in India in 1956. This requires knowledge of key historical legislative acts related to state reorganization in India.
Correct Option: C) States Reorganisation Act
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956, was the primary legislation that extensively reorganized the states of India on a linguistic basis. It led to the formation of 14 states and 6 union territories, significantly altering the administrative map of the country.
The question asks to identify the specific article in the Indian Constitution that clarifies that laws made for the admission or establishment of new states (Article 2) or the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states (Article 3) are not considered amendments under Article 368. This is a direct constitutional provision.
Correct Option: C) Article 4 — Article 4(2) of the Indian Constitution clearly states that "No such law as aforesaid shall be deemed to be an amendment of this Constitution for the purposes of article 368." The "such law as aforesaid" refers to laws made under Article 2 and Article 3.