The 'States Reorganisation Commission' was formed in 1953, but which committee was appointed in 1948 to look into the formation of linguistic provinces? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'States Reorganisation Commission' was formed in 1953, but which committee was appointed in 1948 to look into the formation of linguistic provinces?
A. JVP Committee
B. Dhar Commission
C. Fazl Ali Commission
D. Both A and B
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Dhar Commission (June 1948) first examined the issue of linguistic states. Later, the JVP Committee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya) was formed in December 1948.

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