Question

    The first state of India, which separated on Linguistic

    basis?
    A Sikkim Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Andhra Pradesh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Kerala Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maharashtra Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Assam Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. Through the States Reorganization Act of 1956, the state of Hyderabad was split up, and its Telugu-speaking districts (constituting Telangana) joined with the Andhra state.

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