The formation of linguistic states in India started with
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Haryana
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Maharashtra
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Andhra Pradesh became the first linguistic state of India in 1953, carved out of Madras Province after Potti Sriramulu's fast unto death for Telugu-speaking people. This marked the beginning of the reorganization of states on linguistic basis in India. Maharashtra and other states followed later.