- Statement A: The State of Bombay was bifurcated into Gujarat and Maharashtra on May 1, 1960, primarily based on linguistic lines. This statement is correct. - Statement B: The State of Mysore was renamed as Karnataka on November 1, 1973. Tamil Nadu was the former Madras State, which was renamed Tamil Nadu in 1969. This statement is incorrect. - Statement C: Himachal Pradesh was initially a Chief Commissioner's Province, then a Part C State, and later a Union Territory from 1956 to 1971 before becoming a full state. This statement is correct. - Statement D: Goa was a Union Territory along with Daman and Diu until May 30, 1987, when Goa was granted statehood, and Daman and Diu remained a separate Union Territory (later merged with Dadra and Nagar Haveli). This statement is correct.
One of the following statements is incorrect. Point out :
Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2016 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Evolution of states and union territories since independence (linguistic reorganization, State Reorganization Commissions - Dhar, JVP, Fazl Ali))
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Answer: B. State of Mysore was renamed as Tamil Nadu.
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