History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET July 2016 History
When was the States Reorganization Commission appointed by Prime Minister Nehru?
A1948
B1951
C1953 ✓ Correct
D1955
Correct answer: (C) 1953 — The Commission was appointed in 1953, so the answer is 1953.
Explanation
★The Commission was appointed in 1953, so the answer is 1953.
★The Nehru government appointed the States Reorganization Commission in August 1953.
★Its members were Justice Fazl Ali, K.M. Panikkar and Hridaynath Kunzru.
★The Commission submitted its report in October 1955.
★In November 1956 the States Reorganization Act was passed.
★It provided for the formation of fourteen states and six centrally administered territories.
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