Question

Given below are two statements :
Statement I : During colonial period, the state boundaries were drawn on the administrative convenience.
Statement II : After independence, redrawing of the boundaries of the states was based on different languages.
In the light of the above given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true.
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.
• C. Statement I is true, but Statement II is false.
• D. Statement I is false, but Statement II is true.

Hint:

- Pre-independence boundaries: Administrative convenience territorial expansion. - Post-independence boundaries: Linguistic basis (States Reorganisation Act, 1956).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A