Political Science · Political Processes in India
How many states and Union Territories were formed after the States Reorganisation Act, 1956?
A14 States and 7 Union Territories
B16 States and 3 Union Territories
C16 States and 6 Union Territories
D14 States and 6 Union Territories ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 14 States and 6 Union Territories — After the 1956 Act there were 14 states and 6 Union Territories, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★After the 1956 Act there were 14 states and 6 Union Territories, so that is the answer.
★The Act reorganized states largely on a linguistic basis.
★It abolished the old four-fold classification.
★It replaced Part A, B, C, and D states.
★These were grouped into 14 states and 6 Union Territories.
★The other figures are incorrect.
★Thus the answer is 14 states and 6 Union Territories.
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