The question asks to identify the members of the JVP Committee, which was appointed by the Congress in December 1948 to re-examine the issue of linguistic states. Understanding the historical context of state reorganization in India is crucial here.
D) All the above — Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya were indeed the three members of the JVP Committee. Therefore, selecting "All the above" is the correct choice as it includes all the individuals mentioned in options A, B, and C.
The JVP report was followed by popular movements for states’ reorganisation all over the country. These movements persisted with varying degrees of intensity until the bifurcation of Bombay State into Maharashtra and Gujarat in ______.
The question asks for the year when Bombay State was bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat, marking a significant event in the linguistic reorganisation of states in India. This event was the culmination of popular movements that followed reports like the JVP Committee's recommendations.
B) 1960 — The Bombay Reorganisation Act was passed in 1960, leading to the creation of Maharashtra and Gujarat on May 1, 1960. This was a significant milestone in the linguistic reorganisation of states and the culmination of popular movements.
The question refers to the JVP Committee's recommendations regarding the formation of states in India, specifically mentioning the Madras Presidency and the agreement of Tamil Nadu's leadership. This context points to the linguistic reorganization of states in post-independence India.
A) Andhra Pradesh — The JVP Committee indeed accepted that a strong case existed for the formation of a separate state for Telugu-speaking people, which eventually became Andhra Pradesh, out of the Madras Presidency, particularly with the consent of the Tamil leadership.
The question asks to identify the freedom fighter who undertook a fast unto death for a separate Andhra state and died after 58 days, starting on October 19, 1952. This is a direct historical recall question.
C) Potti Sriramulu — Potti Sriramulu was a prominent Indian revolutionary who campaigned for the formation of a separate state for Telugu-speaking people from the Madras Presidency. He began a fast unto death on October 19, 1952, demanding the creation of an Andhra state with Madras as its capital. He passed away on December 15, 1952, after 58 days of fasting. His death led to widespread protests and eventually compelled the Indian government to form the first linguistic state, Andhra, in 1953.
The question asks for the specific month in 1953 when the state of Andhra was formed. This is a factual question related to the linguistic reorganization of states in India. Recalling key historical events and dates is crucial for answering such questions.
Correct Option: B) October. The state of Andhra was formed on October 1, 1953, following the death of Potti Sreeramulu, making it the first state created on a linguistic basis in India.
The question asks about the basis on which other linguistic groups agitated for their own states or boundary rectification, following the success of the Andhra struggle. This refers to a significant historical event in post-independence India related to state reorganisation.
Correct Option: D) The success of the Andhra struggle directly inspired other linguistic groups to demand states based on their shared language. This led to the formation of the States Reorganisation Commission and the subsequent reorganisation of states primarily on a linguistic basis in 1956.