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State of Bombay was divided into how many parts.

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  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 8

  4. 5

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The state of Bombay was divided into two independent state that is Gujarat and Maharashtra in 1966.

Which state now become full fledged state after separation from union territories?

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  1. Jammu and Kashmir

  2. Leh

  3. Goa

  4. Daman

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Goa, become the full fledged state after the separation from Daman and Diu in 1987.

Which Commission(s) made the recommendations, which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganization Act, which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

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  1. Dass Commission

  2. State Reorganisation Commission

  3. Both A and B

  4. Shah Commission

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

State Reorganisation Commission and Dass Commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act, which created the states of Punjab and Haryana. Punjab Reorganisation  Act was related to Punjab Suba movement which is a matter of 1950s.

In which of the province Indian government require armed intervention to make it part of United India ?

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  1. Kashmir

  2. Hydrabad

  3. Kerala

  4. Tamil Nadu

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The British dissolved their treaty relations with more than five hundred princely states, who were encouraged to accede to either India or Pakistan, while under no compulsion to do so. Most of the states acceded to India, and a few to  Pakistan. Hyderabad opted for independence, although the armed intervention of India conquered Hyderabad and brought it into the Indian Union.

What was the target of the first five year plan of India?

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  1. Development of the industries

  2. Development of Agriculture

  3. Development of infrastructure

  4. Development of ports

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Development of Agriculture is the target of first five year plan, because India's economy was based on agriculture mainly that time.

Who withdrawn the mandatory Hindi teaching in Madras province during 1938-1940.

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  1. British Governor of Madras

  2. President of Madras

  3. Prime Minister of Madras

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

British Governor of Madras Lord Erskine withdrawn the mandatory Hindi teaching in Madras province.

Who become Chief Minister of Madras in 1937? 

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  1. Lord Erskine

  2. Rajaji

  3. C.Rajagopalachari

  4. Both b and c

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On 14 July 1937, C. Rajagopalachari aka Rajaji become chief minister of Madras in 1937.

Which five year plan also known as 'Gadgil Yojana'?

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  1. Second Five Year Plan

  2. Third Five Year Plan

  3. Fourth Five Year Plan

  4. Fifth Five Year Plan

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Third five year plan was also known as 'Gadgil Yojana'.

National planning committee was established under the president ship of ________.

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  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Valabh Bhai patel

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

National planning committee was established under the president ship of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938.

Planning Commission was constituted on?

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  1. 15 March, 1948

  2. 15 March, 1949

  3. 15 March, 1950

  4. 15 March, 1951

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Planning commission was constituted on 15 March, 1950. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of this Commission.