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The State Reorganisation Commission recommended -

  • 1
    Creation of Sixteen States and Six Union Territories.
  • 2
    Creation of Fourteen States and Six Union Territories.
  • 3
    Creation of Twenty-one States and Seven Union Territories.
  • 4
    Creation of Thirteen States and Five Union Territories.
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Answer : 2. "Creation of Fourteen States and Six Union Territories. "
Explanation :

The States Reorganization Commission formed in 1953 recommended that India should be reorganized on linguistic lines. The Commission made the following major recommendations:

1. India should be reorganized into 14 states and 6 union territories.

2. The boundaries of states should be determined on the basis of language.

3. Special provisions should be made to protect the interests of minorities.

4. Administrative and financial arrangements should be made for the new states.

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