Which state enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic State of India?

Haryana

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Gujarat

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Andhra

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Tamil Nadu

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The correct option is C Andhra
Andhra is the first created linguistic state of India for Telugu speaking people. It came into existence on October 1, 1953. Indian revolutionist Potti Sriramalu took the lead and continued the struggle for the formation of a linguistic state.

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