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The States in India were reorganised through which Constitution Amendment Act?

A
  

First

B
  

Second

C
  

Seventh

D
  

Twenty-First

Correct Answer: C

Seventh

The reorganization of states in India was carried out through the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act.

  • It was enacted in 1956.
  • It implemented the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission (1953).
  • The primary basis for reorganization was linguistic factors.
  • It abolished the old classification of Part A, B, C, and D states.
  • It led to the formation of 14 states and 6 Union Territories.
  • It worked alongside the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 to restructure India's internal boundaries.

This amendment significantly reshaped India’s federal structure and strengthened administrative efficiency by aligning state boundaries largely along linguistic lines.

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