Q417
The state of Bombay was split into which two states by the Bombay Reorganisation Act 1960?
A.
Maharashtra and Karnataka
B.
Maharashtra and Telangana
C.
Maharashtra and Gujarat
AnswerD.
Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The states of Maharashtra and Gujarat were divided and given statehood under the Bombay Reorganisation Act on 1st May 1960. Under this, the Bombay State was divided into two states, with one having Gujarati and Kutchi as primary languages while the other having Marathi and Konkani.