Demand of New States

Question 1

Describe the significance of June 2 in relation to Telangana State.

Answer 1

June 2 marks the ten-year anniversary of the formation of Telangana State.

Question 2

Define the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.

Answer 2

The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, reorganizes the state of Andhra Pradesh by creating a separate state called Telangana with Hyderabad as its capital.

Question 3

How did perceived regional inequality influence the demand for Telangana’s statehood?

Answer 3

The move for a separate Telangana state was motivated by perceived regional inequality in development.

Question 4

Explain the recent demand made by the Bhil tribe.

Answer 4

The Bhil tribe has demanded an independent tribal state called Bhil Pradesh, comprising parts of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Question 5

Identify a major factor driving the demand for new states in post-independence India.

Answer 5

Linguistic diversity is a major factor driving the demand for the creation of new states.

Question 6

Provide an example of a state created due to linguistic diversity.

Answer 6

Maharashtra and Gujarat were created in 1960 due to linguistic diversity.

Question 7

What regional disparities have prompted statehood demands in India?

Answer 7

Underdevelopment in specific regions has prompted statehood demands, such as the demand for the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.

Question 8

Discuss the role of cultural identity in the demand for new states.

Answer 8

Various ethnic groups seek to protect and preserve their cultural identity, leading to demands for statehood, such as the demand for Bodoland in Assam.

Question 9

How does administrative efficiency relate to the demand for smaller states?

Answer 9

Smaller states are perceived to enhance governance and administrative efficiency, leading to demands like Harit Pradesh from Uttar Pradesh.

Question 10

What is an argument in favor of creating new states?

Answer 10

An argument in favor of creating new states is that it leads to effective administrative efficiency and proper utilization of resources.

Question 11

Describe the impact of water resource utilization in Telangana from 2015 to 2023.

Answer 11

Telangana increased its paddy production from 4.57 million metric tonnes (mmt) in 2015 to over 20 mmt in 2023 by effectively utilizing its water resources.

Question 12

How can smaller states benefit from innovations in governance?

Answer 12

Smaller states can experiment more easily with innovations in governance and service delivery, which can be replicated across states if found successful.

Question 13

Define the Organic Farming Mission initiated by Kerala in 2023.

Answer 13

The Organic Farming Mission is an initiative by the Kerala Government to transform the state into an organic farming hub, inspired by the success of organic farming in Sikkim.

Question 14

Explain the trading tendencies of small states compared to larger states.

Answer 14

Small states like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Goa tend to engage in more trade than larger states such as Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.

Question 15

How has multidimensional poverty changed in Uttarakhand between 2015-16 and 2019-21?

Answer 15

The number of people living in multidimensional poverty in Uttarakhand decreased from 17.67% to 9.67% during this period.

Question 16

What are the economic implications of creating a new state?

Answer 16

Creating a new state requires significant financial resources for setting up administrative machinery, infrastructure, and institutions.

Question 17

Provide an example of the financial requirements for establishing a new state.

Answer 17

Estimates suggest that about Rs. 40,000 crore will be needed to build infrastructure and government buildings in the new capital of Telangana, Amravati.

Question 18

Discuss the challenges of resource allocation when creating a new state.

Answer 18

Dividing resources such as water, power, or mineral wealth between a new state and the existing one can lead to inter-state disputes.

Question 19

Describe the impact of bifurcation on water sharing in India.

Answer 19

The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana led to disputes over the sharing of the Krishna river.

Question 20

Explain the boundary disputes that can arise from creating new states.

Answer 20

Drawing new state boundaries can lead to territorial disputes with neighboring regions, which can create long-lasting tensions between communities.

Question 21

What is an example of a boundary dispute in India?

Answer 21

The Belgavi dispute between Karnataka and Maharashtra is an example of a boundary dispute.

Question 22

Define the term ‘Pandora box’ in the context of state creation.

Answer 22

In the context of state creation, ‘Pandora box’ refers to the idea that creating new states can lead to further demands for the creation of additional new states.

Question 23

How can equitable development address statehood demands?

Answer 23

Steps should be taken for equitable development of all regions within existing states to address economic disparities and grievances that fuel demands for statehood.

Question 24

What role does an expert committee play in the creation of new states?

Answer 24

An expert committee should be created to engage all stakeholders and investigate the demand and impact of the creation of new states.

Question 25

Define the economic viability requirement for new states in India.

Answer 25

No new state should be created unless it has the resources or revenue to cover at least 60% of its expenditure from the day of its establishment.

Question 26

How should guidelines for creating new states be developed?

Answer 26

Clear and objective criteria should be developed, focusing on economic and social viability rather than political considerations.