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Chapter-2 Reshaping India's Political Map — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which commission was appointed to examine the question of linguistic reorganization of states?

Answer: C. Dhar Commission — The Dhar Commission examined the linguistic reorganization of Indian states in the early years after independence.

SOCIAL · Grade 8 · CBSE(NCERT)

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Chapter-2 Reshaping India's Political Map — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 8 SOCIAL — Chapter-2 Reshaping India's Political Map, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

What is the primary purpose of redrawing India's political boundaries after independence?

A. To create smaller states for easier administration
B. To organize states on the basis of language and culture ✓
C. To increase the total number of states
D. To reduce the power of the central government

Answer: B. To organize states on the basis of language and culture
After independence, India reorganized its political map primarily on linguistic and cultural lines to accommodate the diverse population and respect regional identities.

Which commission was appointed to examine the question of linguistic reorganization of states?

A. Ashoka Mehta Commission
B. Dar Commission
C. Dhar Commission ✓
D. Balakrishnan Commission

Answer: C. Dhar Commission
The Dhar Commission examined the linguistic reorganization of Indian states in the early years after independence.

Why was the reorganization of states based on language considered important in India?

A. To promote only one national language
B. To respect the linguistic identity of different communities and ease administration ✓
C. To reduce the number of languages spoken in India
D. To make English the only official language

Answer: B. To respect the linguistic identity of different communities and ease administration
Language-based reorganization respected India's linguistic diversity, made administration easier, and fulfilled the aspirations of different linguistic communities.

Analyze the relationship between linguistic reorganization and democratic governance in India.

A. They are completely unrelated concepts
B. Linguistic states made governance more representative and responsive to local linguistic communities' needs ✓
C. Democracy prevented any reorganization of states
D. Linguistic reorganization weakened democratic institutions

Answer: B. Linguistic states made governance more representative and responsive to local linguistic communities' needs
By organizing states on linguistic lines, India's democratic system became more representative as people could communicate with government in their own language and participate more effectively.

The 'integration of princely states' and 'linguistic reorganization' can be seen as two phases of political reshaping. Which statement BEST describes their relationship?

A. Integration happened completely after reorganization
B. Reorganization happened completely before integration
C. Integration (1947-1950) was the first phase consolidating territories, followed by linguistic reorganization (1950s onwards) organizing them by language ✓
D. Both processes were completely independent and unrelated

Answer: C. Integration (1947-1950) was the first phase consolidating territories, followed by linguistic reorganization (1950s onwards) organizing them by language
Chronologically and strategically, integration of princely states into the Union was the first phase (1947-1950), followed by linguistic reorganization which then organized these integrated territories by language.

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