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What does 'PEPSU' stand for?

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Punjab and East Punjab States Union
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Patiala and East Punjab States Union
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Patiala and East Punjab Students Union
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The correct option is B Patiala and East Punjab States Union
The term 'PEPSU' stands for Patiala and East Punjab States Union. In 1948, eight of the princely states of Punjab were merged to form a new state that was called PEPSU. Those eight princely states were Patiala, Nabha, Malerkotla, Jind, Kapurthala, Faridkot, Nalagarh, and Kalsia.

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