Question

What was the structure of Maharashtra after the formation of the Constitution, in 1950?

• A. It was made into a separate state.
• B. It was divided into two states.
• C. It was divided into three states.
• D. It was united with Gujarat.

Answer 1

The correct option is C It was divided into three states.

After the formation of the Constitution, India was finally divided into different states. However, the proposal of Samyukta Maharashtra was still not accepted, and Maharastra was divided into three states; Mumbai and Konkan region were a part of the Bombay state, Vidarbha lied in Madhya Pradesh and Marathwada in Hyderabad state.