Multiple Choice Questions

Bombay state was split along linguistic lines forming Maharashtra and in the year 1960 ........

Current GK (MTS) States Updates

Bombay state was split along linguistic lines, forming Maharashtra and ______, in the

year 1960.

This questions was previously asked in

SSC MTS 14th October 2021 Shift-2

Gujarat

Karnataka

Rajasthan

Goa

- In 1960, Bombay State was divided along linguistic lines to create two new states: Maharashtra and Gujarat.

- Option 1: Gujarat

- Correct! Bombay State was split into Maharashtra and Gujarat.

- This was done to recognize the distinct language and culture of the Gujarati-speaking population.

- Option 2: Karnataka

- Incorrect. Karnataka was formed in 1956, known earlier as Mysore State.

- It was not part of the Bombay State division.

- Option 3: Rajasthan

- Incorrect. Rajasthan was established in 1949.

- It was not involved in the splitting of the Bombay State.

- Option 4: Goa

- Incorrect. Goa became a state in 1987 after being liberated from Portuguese control in 1961.

- It was not a part of the Bombay State.

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