Mains Answer Writing - 13 Feb, 2026

GS2

Indian Polity

10 marks

Discuss the need for a permanent and objective framework for state reorganisation in India. How have the criteria for state formation evolved from linguistic considerations to developmental and administrative concerns?

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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.

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