Creation of states according to which of the following reasons was said to be the first and a major test for democratic politics in India?

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according to religion

according to culture

according to topography

according to language

answer is D.

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Creation of states according to language was said to be the first and a major test for democratic politics in India.
Reorganizing the states was India's first obstacle after gaining independence. The establishment of States based on language was a widely held demand. However, the central government disagreed with this demand because they believed it would jeopardise national unity and integrity. However, in response to considerable opposition and public pressure, the government decided to allow the creation of states based on linguistic considerations. It was referred to as the nation's first and biggest democratic political test.

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