SSC Sample Paper SSC CHSL (10+2) Sample Test Paper-20

  • question_answer
    Which State of India was formed first on the basis of language?

    A)  West Bengal                 

    B)  Punjab

    C)  Tamil Nadu                  

    D)  Andhra Pradesh

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Andhra Pradesh was formed first on the basis of language. It was created by separating the Telugu speaking areas from the Madras state in 1953. This followed a prolonged popular agitation and the death of Potti Sriramulu after 56 day hunger strike for the cause. Dhar Commission and JVP Committee was formed to examine the feasibility of creating the states on linguistic basis.


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