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Social Science · 2026 · 3 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 2 · Set 1 · Q25
"The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in India. "Explain the statement.
"The creation of linguistic states was the first and a major test for democratic politics in India. "Explain the statement.
Marking-scheme solution
(i) Some national leaders feared that creation of linguistic states would lead to the disintegration of country.
(ii) Initially, the central government resisted demand for linguistic states for some time.
(iii) The boundaries of several old States of India were changed in order to create new states.
(iv) The linguistic states were created to ensure that people who spoke the same language lived in the same State.
(v) Far from undermining Indian unity, linguistic states have helped strengthen it.
(vi) The experience has shown that the formation of linguistic state has actually made the country more united.
(vii) It has reinforced trust of people in democracy.
(viii) It has made administration easier.
(ix) It has strengthened the faith of the people in their elected representatives.
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