Polity Chapters

1. Evolution of Indian Constitution2. Constituent Assembly and Making of the Constitution3. Different Sources of the Indian Constitution4. Important Articles of the Constitution5. Important Amendments of the Constitution6. Some Special features of the Indian Constitution7. Federal and Unitary features of the Indian Union8. The Preamble9. Lapse of Paramountcy10. Integration and Merger of Indian States11. The Union and its Territories12. Reorganization of States13. Citizenship14. Fundamental Rights15. Directive Principles of State Policy16. Fundamental Duties17. Procedure of Amending the Constitution18. Executive of the Union19. The Parliament of India20. President of India21. Vice President22. Prime Minister23. Council of Ministers24. Lok Sabha25. Rajya Sabha26. Vidhan Sabha27. Vidhan Parishad28. Governor29. Chief Minister30. State Council of Ministers31. The Parliament of India32. NITI Aayog33. Executive of the States34. Special Position of J and K35. Panchayats36. Municipalities37. The Supreme Court38. The High Court39. Inter-State Council40. Finance Commission41. Planning Commission42. National Development Council43. National Integration Council44. Inter State Relations45. Emergency Provisions46. Public Service Commissions47. Election48. Delimitation Commission of India49. The Official Languages50. National Symbols51. Glossary of Constitutional Terms

Reorganization of States

“The process of redrawing the boundaries of Indian states based on linguistic, cultural, and administrative considerations.”

Background

After independence, demands grew for states to be reorganized primarily on linguistic lines to promote administrative convenience and cultural unity.

States Reorganisation Commission (SRC)

The SRC was set up in 1953 to examine and recommend the reorganization of states. It submitted its report in 1955 recommending the formation of states on linguistic basis while maintaining administrative efficiency.

The States Reorganisation Act, 1956

This act implemented the SRC’s recommendations and reorganized the boundaries of states effective from November 1, 1956.

  • Formation of states like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Maharashtra based on languages.
  • Adjustment of boundaries to improve governance.
  • Reduced the number of states by merging smaller ones.

Previous Year Questions

  • HSSC 2019: What was the main basis for the reorganization of states in 1956?
  • Linguistic basis
  • SSC JE 2018: Name the commission responsible for the reorganization of states.
  • States Reorganisation Commission (SRC)
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