History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2023 History
Potti Sriramulu, the protagonist who fasted demanding the creation of a separate Andhra, died on:
A19 September 1952
B19 October 1952
C19 November 1952
D15 December 1952 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 15 December 1952 — Potti Sriramulu died on 15 December 1952 after a fast of fifty-eight days.
Explanation
★Potti Sriramulu died on 15 December 1952 after a fast of fifty-eight days.
★He began his fast unto death on 19 October 1952, demanding a separate Andhra State.
★Although Prime Minister Nehru supported the idea, no official declaration was made in time.
★His deteriorating health and eventual death caused widespread resentment and riots in Andhra.
★His sacrifice led to the formation of Andhra State in 1953.
★Because the printed options carried incorrect dates, the examining body excluded this question from evaluation.
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