Why were linguistic states created what are the advantages?
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Linguistic states are the states divided on the basis of language.It is common in a multilingual country like India where diverse languages are spoken.So, for better administration and reduction of the possibility of regional conflicts in future, states in India were carved out on linguistic basis.The most common
(i) Common Language: Many states were created on the basis of language to ensure that people who speak the same language lived in the same state.
(ii) Common culture, ethnicity or geography: Some States were created not on the basis of language but to recognise differences based on culture, ethnicity or geography. These include States like Nagaland, Uttarakhand and Jharkhand.
Advantages :
• The experience has shown that the formation of linguistic States has actually made the country, more united. It has also made administration easier.