SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN POLITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When did the first linguistic state of Andhra Pradesh come in to existence?
A
January 1, 1953
B
April 1, 1953
C
October 1, 1953
D
November 1, 1953
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parliament passed the Andhra State Act in September 1953. On 1 October 1953, 11 districts in the Telugu-speaking portion of Madras State became the new Andhra State with Kurnool as the capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1st October 1953 on linguistic basis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Andhra State was born on November 1, 1953 with Kurnool as its capital after it was carved out from Madras Presidency.

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