Question

In the year 1953, Andhra Pradesh was reorganised on _____ basis.
1. administrative
2. geographic
3. religious
4. linguistic

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : linguistic

The correct answer is Linguistic

• Andhra Pradesh was the first state in India formed on a linguistic basis. In 1953 Andhra state was created , earlier it was part of Madras presidency.
• In 1956 Andhra State was merged with the Hyderabad state to form Andhra Pradesh. Then, Hyderabad was made the capital of Andhra Pradesh.
• In the year 1953, Kurnool was made the capital of the newly made Andhra State.

• In the year 1956, Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He belonged to the congress party.
• In the year 1953 Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was declared as the first Chief Minister of Andhra State.
• Yeduguri Sandinti Jaganmohan Reddy is currently serving as 17th Chief minister of Andhra Pradesh , since 2019.