In 1966 United Punjab was split to form which of the following states?

Himachal Pradesh

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Uttar Pradesh

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Haryana

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Lahore

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Solution

The correct options are
A Himachal Pradesh
C Haryana
PEPSU was merged to form United Punjab in 1956 from the recommendations by the Shah Commission. On 1st November 1966, United Punjab was divided into Punjab and Haryana. The mountainous regions of Punjab were merged with Himachal Pradesh, a union territory at first. Himachal Pradesh became a state in 1971.

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