Question

When was the State Reorganisation Act passed by the Government of India?
1. 1969
2. 1962
3. 1947
4. 1956

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1956

The correct answer is 1956.

• The State Reorganization Act was passed by the Government of India in 1956.
• It reformed the boundaries of Indian states and territories, systematizing them on a language base. 
• These provisions come under Part I of the Constitution of India, Article 3.

• THE STATES REORGANISATION ACT, 1956:
  • The reorganization of the states was demanded many times after independence.
  • There were financial, economic and administrative, and regional language issues.
  • In this context, the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was constituted in 1953.
  • The Commission submitted its report in September 1955.
• The Commission was appointed by Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru.
• SRC was headed by S. Fazal Ali and had two members namely M. Panikkar & H. N. Kunzru.