Q581
When was Punjab trifurcated?
A.
On 1st November, 1966
AnswerB.
On 2nd December, 1966
C.
On 3rd June, 1965
D.
On 5th April, 1965
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
On the recommendation of Shah Commission, Punjab was divided on 1 November, 1966, leading to the formation of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Area in the South of Punjab that spoke Haryanvi dialect of Hindi formed as Haryana and the area that spoke Pahari dialects merged to Himachal Pradesh. Remaining area, except Chandigarh, formed the new Punjabi-majority state