Introduction
The Political Reorganization of States which started as a result of State Reorganization Act, 1957 has been a continuous process till date.
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Political Reorganization of states
(A) Reorganization based on administrative convenience
1Separation of Gujarat from Bombay Presidency in 1960.
2Separation & [illegible re-organization] of PEPSU into Punjab, Himachal & Haryana
3Separation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh in 2014
1Formation of Andhra Pradesh as first linguistic state.
Reorganization so as to respect unique tribal culture
1Reorganization of Assam into Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur etc.
2Formation of Jharkhand & Chhattisgarh as separate states.
Reorganization so as to include external states post-independence
1Inclusion of Sikkim at state in 1974.
2Formation of Goa at separate state in 1962.
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- identifies key state reorganization acts
- chronological approach
Topper
Prateek Joshi
AIR 1962024
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Topic
Post-independence Consolidation and Reorganization within the country
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