Question
Download Solution PDFIn which year was a separate Andhra state formed after the linguistic reorganisation of the then Madras province?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1953.
Important Points
- Potti Sreeramulu undertook a fast unto death from 19 October 1952 demanding a separate state of Andhra Pradesh.
- Potti Sreeramulu died on 15 December 1952.
- The death of Potti Sreeramulu leads to the formation of the Andra state.
- The Prime Minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state in December 1952.
Key Points
- The Telugu-speaking area of Andhra state was formed on 1st October 1953.
- Kurnool was the capital city of the Andra state.
- T Prakasam was the first chief minister of Andra state.
- The combined Andhra Pradesh state was formed based on the gentlemen's agreement.
- Andhra State combined with the Telugu-speaking areas of the already existing Hyderabad State on 1st November 1956.
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