Q. “The Reorganisation of the states on the basis of language was major aspects of national consolidation and integration.” Comment. [UPSC, 2020] OR “The reorganization resulted in rationalizing the political map of India without seriously weakening its unity. If anything, its result has been functional, in as much as it removed what had been a major source of discord, and created homogeneous political units which could be administered through a medium that the vast majority of the population understood. Indeed, it can be said with the benefit of hindsight that language, rather than being a force for division, has proved a cementing and integrating influence.” Examine. [UPSC, 2013]