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Satvik SharmaAIR 327· 2025

Question Q.13GS1GS1

The political reorganization of states and territories has been an ongoing process in the post-independence era. Discuss with examples. How successful has it been in accommodating diverse regional aspirations?

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Introduction

Political reorganization of states has been provided by Constitution at the discretion of Union government.

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Main Body

Political reorganization of states has been provided by Constitution at the discretion of Union government. (Article 1, 2)

"India is an indestructible Union with destructible states"

Political Reorganization since independenceState Reorganization after 1956
1950Andhra Pradesh carved out from Madras Presidency
1960Gujarat & Maharashtra split from Bombay State
1960Nagaland carved out from Assam

Also, many states were created after this –

Following causes were the cause of political reorganization: Rising regional aspirations, Border disputes, Linguistic identity, Cultural differences, Strategic location

Caste - delinked lower caste

1Because of Reservation configure
2Intra-level NSCN integration (2a) Crassity highlighted

They both have influenced caste hierarchy structure in present times by simultaneously strengthening & weakening it

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Conclusion

They both have influenced caste hierarchy structure in present times by simultaneously strengthening & weakening it

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  • Clear chronological presentation of reorganization
  • Provides specific examples with dates
  • References constitutional framework
  • Identifies multiple causes
  • Identifies reservation as key factor
  • Mentions structural mechanisms

Topper

Satvik Sharma

AIR 3272025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Post-independence Consolidation

Political Reorganization

State Reorganization

Writing Stats

151

Total words

8

Paragraphs

analytical

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