1. What did Mahatma Gandhi argue about the use of Hindustani and English as mediums of instruction? (2 Marks)

2. Which state was formed as a result of the reorganisation based on linguistic lines? (2 Marks)

3. What was the political climate in India before the reorganisation of states in 1956? (2 Marks)

4. What did the movement for the formation of linguistic states demonstrate about Indian democracy? (2 Marks)

5. What did the passage suggest was one of the major benefits of linguistic reorganisation? (2 Marks)

6. In what year did Potti Sriramulu die? (2 Marks)

7. What did the formation of states based on linguistic lines reflect in terms of governance? (2 Marks)

8. Which one of the following was NOT created as a part of the reorganisation of states in 1956? (2 Marks)

9. What was the primary concern regarding the demand for separate states before 1956? (2 Marks)

10. What did the passage argue was one of the key impacts of linguistic states on Indian politics? (2 Marks)

1. What was the result of protests in Andhra Pradesh before the formation of the separate state? (2 Marks)

2. What was one of the main concerns that led to the postponement of linguistic reorganisation after independence? (2 Marks)

3. What was the name of the movement in the Andhra region demanding a separate state? (2 Marks)

4. Which of the following was NOT a part of the old Madras province? (2 Marks)

5. What led to the violent unrest in Andhra after Potti Sriramulu’s death? (2 Marks)

6. What was the direct consequence of Potti Sriramulu’s fasting and death? (2 Marks)

7. What was the central government’s initial reaction to the demand for linguistic states? (2 Marks)

8. The formation of linguistic states was seen as a solution to the problem of: (2 Marks)

9. According to the passage, the linguistic reorganisation of states in 1956: (2 Marks)

10. Which of the following was an unintended outcome of the linguistic reorganisation of states? (2 Marks)

1. Which region’s struggle for a separate state inspired other linguistic movements in India? (2 Marks)

2. What was one of the hopes associated with linguistic states in terms of regional identity? (2 Marks)

3. According to Gandhi, what was absurd in the context of language in India? (2 Marks)

4. What did the formation of linguistic states underline in India? (2 Marks)

5. What was the nature of politics in the post-reorganisation period in India? (2 Marks)

6. Who was Potti Sriramulu? (2 Marks)

7. What was the impact of the linguistic reorganisation on the English-speaking elite in India? (2 Marks)

8. Why was the idea of linguistic states initially feared to be dangerous? (2 Marks)

9. What was the role of the States Reorganisation Commission? (2 Marks)

10. Who was the leader of the Central Government at the time of the formation of linguistic states? (2 Marks)

1. In which year was the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) appointed? (2 Marks)

2. What did the States Reorganisation Commission recommend? (2 Marks)

3. Which Act was passed based on the report of the States Reorganisation Commission? (2 Marks)

4. When was the States Reorganisation Act passed? (2 Marks)

5. How many states and union territories were created under the States Reorganisation Act of 1956? (2 Marks)

6. What was one of the early concerns regarding the formation of linguistic states? (2 Marks)

7. What was the hope behind the acceptance of linguistic states by the government? (2 Marks)

8. Which principle did the formation of linguistic states reflect? (2 Marks)

9. What was the effect of linguistic state formation on Indian democracy? (2 Marks)

10. What did linguistic reorganisation do for state boundaries? (2 Marks)

1. What was the primary challenge in the reorganisation of Indian states after Independence? (2 Marks)

2. During British colonial rule, what was the main criterion for the drawing of state boundaries? (2 Marks)

3. Which principle was adopted by the Indian National Congress after the 1920 Nagpur session for state formation? (2 Marks)

4. What was the primary concern of national leaders about linguistic state formation after Independence? (2 Marks)

5. Which area was part of the old Madras province during the time of independence? (2 Marks)

6. What was the main demand of the Vishalandhra movement? (2 Marks)

7. Who led the agitation for a separate Andhra state? (2 Marks)

8. What was the outcome of Potti Sriramulu’s indefinite fast? (2 Marks)

9. When was the separate Andhra state formed? (2 Marks)

10. What was the impact of the formation of Andhra state on the rest of the country? (2 Marks)