In which year was a separate Andhra state formed after the linguistic reorganisation of the then Madras province?

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  1. 1950
  2. 1947
  3. 1956
  4. 1953

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Option 4 : 1953
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The 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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