Question

What is the correct chronological order in which the following states of the Indian Union were created or granted full statehood?

a. Nagaland

b. Andhra Pradesh

c. Haryana

d. Maharashtra  

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

1. a, b, c and d
2. a, b, d and c
3. b, a, d and c
4. b, d, a and c

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : b, d, a and c

The correct answer is b, d, a and c.

• Chronological order of the above-mentioned states when formed or given statehood-
  • Andhra Pradesh - 1953
  • Maharashtra - 1960
  • Nagaland - 1963 (it was a UT before)
  • Haryana - 1966

• There were 562 princely states and 17 provinces before independence.
• 14 states and 6 Union Territories were formed after independence following the Reorganisation Act 1959.  
• Currently, there are 28 States and 9 Union Territories.