Based on the report of which government commission, after the creation of Andhra Pradesh on linguistic basis, the demand for division on this basis has increased in other areas also?

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RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On :11 Jan 2019 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Fazal Ali Commission.

Key Points

The Fazal Ali Commission, also known as the States Reorganisation Commission, was established by the Government of India in 1953 to recommend the reorganisation of state boundaries.
In 1956, based on its recommendations, the state of Andhra Pradesh was created on a linguistic basis, marking the first state in India to be formed on such grounds.
The creation of Andhra Pradesh set a precedent for other linguistic groups in the country, leading to increased demands for states to be reorganised on linguistic lines.
The commission's work played a pivotal role in shaping the modern political map of India, leading to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Additional Information

Option	Details
Torrent Commission	Not directly related to state reorganisation in India.
JVP Commission	A committee consisting of Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, and Pattabhi Sitaramayya that earlier looked into the question of state reorganisation but did not recommend immediate reorganisation on linguistic lines.
Kaka Kalelkar Commission	Known for its work on identifying socially and educationally backward classes rather than state reorganisation.