Multiple choice Gujarat was formed on 1st May 1966 1st May 1968 1st May 1960 1st May 1957 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Gujarat was formed on May 1, 1960, when the Bombay State was split into Gujarat and Maharashtra based on linguistic lines (Gujarati and Marathi speakers). This followed the Mahagujarat Movement. The other dates (1966, 1968, 1957) are incorrect.