SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -There are 28 states and 8 Union territories in the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Based on the recommendations of the Fazal Ali Commission, the Central government passed the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. The Act came into effect on Novemeber 1, 1956 and states were reorganised on linguistic lines. (Now you know why Karnataka Rajyotsava is celebrated on November 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -From 565 princely states and 17 provinces before partition, to 14 states and 6 Union Territories following the Reorganisation of States in 1956 to 29 states and 7 union territories in 2014, now after the bifurcation of Jammu & Kashmir to 28 states and 9 Union Territories after it.