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The reason for the formation of Andhra Pradesh is

  1. the seperation of states on the basis of religion

  2. the seperation of states on the basis of cast

  3. the seperation of states on the basis of languages

  4. on the basis of traditions
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Explanation

Andhra Pradesh was created in 1953 as the first linguistic state in India, separated from Madras State based on Telugu language speakers (Sriramulu's fast-unto-death). This was the first time India reorganized states on linguistic basis, followed by the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

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