Which state of India was the first state to be reorganised on a linguistic basis?
(1) Karnataka
(2) Andhra Pradesh
(3) Haryana
(4) Gujarat
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option 2 - 2 (Andhra Pradesh)
The state of Andhra Pradesh in India was reorganized on a linguistic basis. This reorganization, which took place on November 1, 1956, led to the creation of Andhra Pradesh as a separate state for Telugu-speaking people.