Question

Why did the Central government agree to create a separate state called Andhra on 1st October 1953?

• A. Protests gaining momentum after the death of Potti Sriramulu
• B. The British government asked India to do so
• C. Both A and B
• D. Neither A nor B

Answer 1

The correct option is A Protests gaining momentum after the death of Potti Sriramulu

Potti Sriramulu started a powerful protest to protect the interest of the Telugu-speaking people. He went on a hunger strike, demanding the formation of a separate state called ‘Andhra’ for Telugu speakers. He died in 1952. The protests gained momentum and the central government had to create the state of Andhra on 1 October, 1953.