Practicing Success
Which modern-day Indian state was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces by the Britishers? |
Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh |
Uttar Pradesh |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Uttar Pradesh The modern-day Indian state created on April 1, 1937, as the United Provinces by the Britishers is Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh was initially known as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh. In 1937, the name was shortened to simply the United Provinces. It wasn't until the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950 that the state received its current name, Uttar Pradesh, which translates to "Northern Province." |