Question

Which of the following states was granted statehood in 1960?

• A. Nagaland
• B. Maharashtra
• C. Arunachal Pradesh
• D. Mizoram

Hint:

\[ 1960 \rightarrow \text{Formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The state of: \[ \text{Maharashtra} \] was formed on: \[ 1^\text{st}\ \text{May, 1960} \] It was created after the bifurcation of the: \[ \text{Bombay State} \] into:

• Maharashtra
• Gujarat

This reorganization was based mainly on: \[ \text{linguistic considerations} \]
Step 1: Analyze other options

• Nagaland became a state in: \[ 1963 \]
• Arunachal Pradesh became a state in: \[ 1987 \]
• Mizoram became a state in: \[ 1987 \]

Thus only Maharashtra received statehood in: \[ 1960 \] Option analysis:

• Option (A): Incorrect
• Option (B): Correct
• Option (C): Incorrect
• Option (D): Incorrect

Therefore: \[ \boxed{\text{(B)}} \]