Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

The given political outline Map of India shows six places marked as A, B, C, D, E and F. Choose the correct 'alphabet' from the options based on the given information.

Which of the following state was carved out in 1960 from a bilingual state?

Options:

A

F

D

E

Correct Answer:

E

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - E

The point E on the map is Gujarat.

The bilingual state of Bombay was created in 1956 which comprised Marathi-speaking and Gujarati-speaking regions. After a popular agitation, the state of Gujarat was created on 1st May 1960 by separating the Gujarati-speaking regions of Bombay.