What does not pertain to the reorganisation of the state of Punjab?

The correct answer is Option (3) → The statehood was granted along with other states in 1956

Option (1) It was one of the states to be reorganised on linguistic lines. Pertains (Incorrect). Punjab had two linguistic groups, Hindi-speaking and Punjabi-speaking.

Option (2) The Punjabi-speaking people demanded a separate state. Pertains (Incorrect).

Option (3) The statehood was granted along with other states in 1956 Does not pertain (Correct). The demand was not granted with other states in 1956; statehood for Punjab came ten years later, in 1966.

Option (4) In 1966, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh were separated from the larger Punjab state. Pertains (Incorrect).