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Indian States Reorganisation Quiz

Indian States Reorganisation Quiz

1. What was the result of protests in Andhra Pradesh before the formation of the separate state? (2 Marks)

A) Central Government agreed to merge Andhra with Tamil Nadu
B) The Prime Minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state
C) The protests led to the resignation of political leaders
D) Andhra region was incorporated into Tamil Nadu

2. What was one of the main concerns that led to the postponement of linguistic reorganisation after independence? (2 Marks)

A) The territorial disputes with neighboring countries
B) The unresolved fate of the Princely States
C) The economic collapse of the country
D) The need for a new constitution

3. What was the name of the movement in the Andhra region demanding a separate state? (2 Marks)

A) Telangana movement
B) Vishalandhra movement
C) Bengal partition movement
D) Saurashtra movement

4. Which of the following was NOT a part of the old Madras province? (2 Marks)

A) Tamil Nadu
B) Kerala
C) Karnataka
D) Bihar

5. What led to the violent unrest in Andhra after Potti Sriramulu’s death? (2 Marks)

A) The rejection of the state demand by the British
B) The announcement of a separate state of Andhra
C) The long delay in the formation of a separate Andhra state
D) The refusal to grant statehood to Telugu speakers

6. What was the direct consequence of Potti Sriramulu’s fasting and death? (2 Marks)

A) The resignation of all Congress party leaders
B) The formation of the Telangana region
C) The creation of a separate Andhra state
D) The decision to form a national language for India

7. What was the central government’s initial reaction to the demand for linguistic states? (2 Marks)

A) They accepted it immediately
B) They resisted it due to fears of disintegration
C) They ignored regional demands
D) They created a national referendum

8. The formation of linguistic states was seen as a solution to the problem of: (2 Marks)

A) Weak economic policies
B) Regional and linguistic identities
C) Over-centralization of political power
D) Uncontrolled urbanization

9. According to the passage, the linguistic reorganisation of states in 1956: (2 Marks)

A) Promoted a singular national language
B) Weakened national unity
C) Strengthened national unity and democracy
D) Led to the collapse of Indian democracy

10. Which of the following was an unintended outcome of the linguistic reorganisation of states? (2 Marks)

A) Increased central government control
B) Rise of regional leaders and identities
C) Decreased regional languages
D) Disintegration of the Congress party

Your Results

Correct Answers:

  • 1. B) The Prime Minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state
  • 2. B) The unresolved fate of the Princely States
  • 3. B) Vishalandhra movement
  • 4. D) Bihar
  • 5. C) The long delay in the formation of a separate Andhra state
  • 6. C) The creation of a separate Andhra state
  • 7. B) They resisted it due to fears of disintegration
  • 8. B) Regional and linguistic identities
  • 9. C) Strengthened national unity and democracy
  • 10. B) Rise of regional leaders and identities

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