- The number of states in India has varied historically. - Major reorganizations changed the number of states (e.g., States Reorganisation Act, 1956; creation of new states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand; creation of Telangana; reorganization of J&K). - The specific time period relevant to the question is crucial for determining the correct number. The context of an adjacent question about the 2014 election suggests the period between 2014 and 2019.
How many States are there in Indian Union?
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2014 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Evolution of states and union territories since independence (linguistic reorganization, State Reorganization Commissions - Dhar, JVP, Fazl Ali))
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