New state of Andhra Pradesh came into being on :

15 October, 1953

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15 May, 1953

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1 October, 1953

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The correct option is C 1 October, 1953
On 1 October 1953, 11 districts in the Telugu-speaking portion of Madras State became the new state, Andhra Pradesh with Kurnool as the capital. Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu (also known as Andhra Kesari – "The Lion of Andhra") became the first Chief Minister of the new state.

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