The correct answer is D. None of these.
The Linguistic Provinces Commission, also known as the Dhar Commission, was appointed by the Government of India in 1948 to examine the question of linguistic provinces. The Commission submitted its report in 1955, recommending the reorganization of states on the basis of linguistic factors. However, the Government of India did not accept the recommendations of the Commission and instead adopted a different approach to the reorganization of states.
The Government of India’s approach was based on the following principles:
- The states should be reorganized on a linguistic basis.
- The states should be viable and manageable.
- The states should be economically and administratively viable.
- The states should be culturally and historically homogeneous.
The Government of India’s approach was different from the Dhar Commission’s approach in that it took into account a wider range of factors, including economic and administrative viability. The Government of India’s approach also took into account the cultural and historical homogeneity of the states.
The Government of India’s approach to the reorganization of states was successful in achieving its objectives. The states that were reorganized on a linguistic basis were viable and manageable. The states were also economically and administratively viable. The states were also culturally and historically homogeneous.
The reorganization of states on a linguistic basis was a major step in the development of India. It helped to promote national unity and integration. It also helped to improve the quality of life of the people of India.