Question

How did the formation of the state of Kerala in 1956 impact its economic trajectory?

• A. It led to the complete centralization of economic power in the state capital.
• B. It immediately led to a boom in agriculture and industry.
• C. It created severe regional disparities and political instability.
• D. It unified Malayalam-speaking regions, creating a single political and economic entity with a shared development agenda.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. It unified Malayalam-speaking regions, creating a single political and economic entity with a shared development agenda.

• The formation of the state unified three distinct regions (Travancore, Cochin, and Malabar) with a shared language, which allowed for a coordinated approach to social and economic policy.