History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET December 2021 History (Shift-II)
Which of the following are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. The first demand for a linguistic province was raised by the Telugu-speaking people of Andhra
- 2. On 16 August 1951, Swami Sitaram started a fast unto death in support of the demand for a separate Andhra state
- 3. Potti Sriramulu lost his life after fasting for 56 days
- 4. The States Reorganisation Commission was set up in 1958
- 5. In 1966, Punjab was reconstituted into Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh
A1, 2 and 3 only
B1, 2, 4 and 5 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
★The first demand for a linguistic province was raised by the Telugu-speaking people of Andhra.
★On 16 August 1951 Swami Sitaram started a fast unto death for a separate Andhra state.
★Potti Sriramulu lost his life after fasting for 56 days.
★In 1966 Punjab was reconstituted into Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
★The States Reorganisation Commission was set up in 1953, not 1958, so the fourth statement is wrong.
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