TOPIC 4 Reorganisation of State level 1

TOPIC 4 Reorganisation of State level 1

Indian States Reorganization Quiz

1. What was the primary challenge in the reorganisation of Indian states after Independence? (2 Marks)

A) To unify the Princely States
B) To ensure the unity of the country while reflecting its linguistic and cultural diversity
C) To divide the country into economic zones
D) To reduce the power of local leaders

2. During British colonial rule, what was the main criterion for the drawing of state boundaries? (2 Marks)

A) Linguistic zones
B) Administrative convenience
C) Religious beliefs
D) Geographical features

3. Which principle was adopted by the Indian National Congress after the 1920 Nagpur session for state formation? (2 Marks)

A) Religious principle
B) Economic zones
C) Linguistic principle
D) Cultural principle

4. What was the primary concern of national leaders about linguistic state formation after Independence? (2 Marks)

A) It would lead to the disintegration of the country
B) It would promote regional languages over English
C) It would hinder economic development
D) It would strengthen the Congress party

5. Which area was part of the old Madras province during the time of independence? (2 Marks)

A) Punjab
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Uttar Pradesh
D) Maharashtra

6. What was the main demand of the Vishalandhra movement? (2 Marks)

A) To create a separate Tamil Nadu
B) To create a separate Andhra state
C) To merge with Tamil Nadu
D) To form a separate Kerala state

7. Who led the agitation for a separate Andhra state? (2 Marks)

A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Potti Sriramulu
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

8. What was the outcome of Potti Sriramulu’s indefinite fast? (2 Marks)

A) He was arrested by the British government
B) He was forced to abandon his protest
C) His death led to the formation of a separate Andhra state
D) The central government rejected the demand for Andhra state

9. When was the separate Andhra state formed? (2 Marks)

A) 1947
B) 1950
C) 1952
D) 1956

10. What was the impact of the formation of Andhra state on the rest of the country? (2 Marks)

A) It led to the formation of other linguistic states
B) It weakened the unity of the nation
C) It caused widespread protests in other regions
D) It led to the fall of the Congress party

Quiz Results

Answers:

1. B) To ensure the unity of the country while reflecting its linguistic and cultural diversity
2. B) Administrative convenience
3. C) Linguistic principle
4. A) It would lead to the disintegration of the country
5. B) Andhra Pradesh
6. B) To create a separate Andhra state
7. B) Potti Sriramulu
8. C) His death led to the formation of a separate Andhra state
9. C) 1952
10. A) It led to the formation of other linguistic states