Q584
When did Andhra separate from Tamil Nadu?
A.
1953
AnswerB.
1950
C.
1948
D.
1969
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
At the time of Independence on 15th August, 1947, Madras state comprised of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and some territorial areas of present Kerala. In 1953, the Madras state bifurcated into two states, viz. Andhra Pradesh comprising of Telugu speaking areas and Madras state comprising of Tamil speaking areas.