The States Reorganization Act of 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India's states and territories, implementing the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Commission (States Reorganisation Commission).
Which one among the following statements about the States Reorganization Act is not correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2012 · 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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Answer: D. The State boundaries were drawn for adminis‐ trative convenience
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