With reference to the reorganization of states in India after independence, consider the following statements: 1. Dhar Commission recommended the reorganization of states on the basis of administrative convenience. 2. Fazl Ali Commission rejected the theory of 'one language-one state'. 3. Fazl Ali Commission recommended financial, economic and administrative considerations as a factor for reorganizing states. How many statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer:

C. All three

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Dhar Commission (1948) recommended reorganizing states based on administrative convenience rather than on a linguistic basis. Statement 2 is correct: The Fazl Ali Commission (1953) broadly accepted language as a basis but rejected the rigid 'one language-one state' theory, advocating for a balanced approach. Statement 3 is correct: The Fazl Ali Commission stated that financial, economic, and administrative considerations should be key factors in any scheme of state reorganization.