The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation?
(A) Haryana (B) Sikkim (C) Nagaland (D) Goa
(A) Haryana (B) Sikkim (C) Nagaland (D) Goa
- (C), (B), (A), (D)
- (C), (A), (B), (D)
- (C), (D), (A), (B)
- (D), (C), (A), (B)
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
The task is to determine the correct chronological order of the formation of the states: Haryana, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Goa, which were formed after 1960. Here is the step-by-step logical breakdown:
- Nagaland: Nagaland became a state on December 1, 1963. It was the first among the list to achieve statehood.
- Haryana: Haryana was carved out of the Indian state of Punjab on November 1, 1966, following the demand for a separate state.
- Sikkim: Sikkim was an independent kingdom before it merged with India and became the 22nd state on May 16, 1975.
- Goa: Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was liberated from Portuguese control in 1961 but attained statehood only on May 30, 1987, after being a union territory.
Based on the above formation dates, the correct sequence of state formations is: (C) Nagaland, (A) Haryana, (B) Sikkim, (D) Goa
Approach Solution -2
The correct sequence of formation of these states after 1960 is:
Chronological Order:
- Nagaland - 1963 (16th state of India)
- Haryana - 1966 (separated from Punjab)
- Goa - 1987 (after liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961)
- Sikkim - 1975 (after merging with India in 1975)
Correct Answer: (2) (C), (A), (B), (D)
Additional Context:
- Nagaland was first formed under State Reorganization Act amendments
- Haryana created during Punjab Reorganization of 1966
- Sikkim transitioned from protectorate to full statehood
- Goa remained Union Territory for 26 years before statehood
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