CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian states formed on the basis of language. The first state to be created on a linguistic basis was Andhra in 1953, created out of the Telugu-speaking northern parts of Madras State.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first state formed on the linguistic basis is Andhra Pradesh. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on October 1, 1953.

Detailed explanation-3: -After independence, some of the leaders and people demanded separate states on linguistic basis. After years of deliberation, on 31st August 1956, the leaders of our nation enacted the act called ‘X’. According to the ‘X’ act, our country was reorganised into 14 states and six Union Territories.