Question Q.3GS1GS1
To what extent, in your opinion, has the formation of linguistic states strengthened the cause of Indian unity? (10 Marks, 150 Words)
Introduction
The formation of linguistic states after State Reorganisation Act 1956 due to the movement by Sriram Potalu has strengthened the unity of 'Akhand Bharat'.
24 words
Main Body
FORMATION OF LINGUISTIC STATES:
1Rejected by Dhar commission as well as JVP commission due to separatist tendencies and post partition challenges
2Fast unto death led to formation of Andhra Pradesh in 1953
3Acceptance of linguistic criteria by Fazl Ali Commission on broader lines
STRENGTHENED UNITY OF INDIA:
1Eliminated the discontent among Southern states and suppressed separatist tendencies
2Rise of regional parties on linguistic lines led to deepening of democracy eg. DMK, AIDMK in Tamil Nadu
3Better development and Social indicators after reorganisation eg. Southern states contribute 30% of GDP
4Regional Identities Complements national Identities via 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'
5Administrative Efficiency due to better government and public relations
6High human capital formation due to cognitive learning in local languages eg. Kerala has highest ADI value
CHALLENGES WITH LINGUISTIC STATES:
1Regionalism over nationalism leads to division in society eg. North-South divide
2Face of national integration as no national language eg. Impacts labor mobility
3Rising tendency of Son of Soil Theory
171 words3 paragraphs
Conclusion
Steps like Kashi-Tamil Sangamam and National Education Policy 2020 are in the right direction to promote unity in diversity.
19 words
- Good historical sequencing of commissions
- Specific examples with dates
Topper
MONIKA SRIVASTAVA
AIR 162025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization
Linguistic Reorganization of States
Formation of linguistic states and national unity
Writing Stats
214
Total words
3
Paragraphs
Structured, point-wise
Tone