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Which was the first state in India that was formed on linguistic basis?

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Bombay
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Andhra Pradesh
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Kerala
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Gujarat
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Solution

The correct option is B Andhra Pradesh
The first state formed on the linguistic basis is Andhra Pradesh. The state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on October 1, 1953. It was bifurcated from Tamil Nadu.


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