Mains Answer Writing - 13 Feb, 2026

Tips for your answer

• Structure it chronologically – Start with the linguistic basis (SRC, 1953), then show the shift toward developmental, administrative, and governance-based criteria.
• Link to constitutional provisions – Briefly mention Article 3 and Parliament’s power in state reorganisation to anchor your answer in polity.
• Balance aspiration with national unity – Highlight both advantages (better governance, responsiveness) and concerns (fragmentation, fiscal viability), ending with a way forward based on an evidence-based framework.