Multiple choice The state of Bombay was split into two states Gujarat and Maharashtra in the year 1960 1972 1956 1980 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The state of Bombay was divided into Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, based on the linguistic reorganization of states. This followed the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 and the Mahagujarat and Samyukta Maharashtra movements.