Multiple choice

Which one of the following was the first Indian state to be formed on a linguistic base?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Punjab

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Andhra Pradesh became the first Indian state formed on linguistic basis in 1953, carved out from Madras Presidency for Telugu-speaking people. This came after Potti Sriramulu's fasting unto death. Tamil Nadu remained as Madras State until 1969.