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Q1. [1]
Read the following statements regarding the creation of States on the basis of language in India and choose the correct options : I. Formation of states on the basis of language made the country more united and stronger. II. Formation of states on the basis of language made administration easier. III. Formation of states on the basis of language has weakened the federal structure. IV. Formation of states on the basis of language led to the development of Indian languages.
  1. A Only I, II and III are correct.
  2. B Only II, III and IV are correct.
  3. C Only I, II and IV are correct.
  4. D Only I, III and IV are correct.
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Model Answer

C) Only I, II and IV are correct.

The textbook states: "the formation of linguistic States has actually made the country more united. It has also made administration easier." Statement III is incorrect; linguistic States strengthened, not weakened, the federal structure.

Source: How is federalism practised?, Linguistic States section, Chapter 2.

Explanation

Statement III is the trap option — the passage clearly says linguistic States made the country more united, not weaker. Statements I and II are directly quoted in the source. Statement IV (development of Indian languages) is supported by the overall context of linguistic recognition. Eliminate III to arrive at option C.

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