Maharashtra became state in the year 1960. (State with reasons whether the given statement is true or false.)
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The given statement- Maharashtra became a state in the year 1960 is true.
* 1st May is regarded as the Maharashtra Day.
* It was formed by the initiative of the United Maharashtra Movement. This resulted in the formation of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
* Till date this day is celebrated in Mumbai in the presence of the Governor, Chief Minister and other officials.
Answer:
Yes, Bombay is bifurcated and created two states such as Maharashtra and Gujarat which became a separate state in 1960.
Explanation:
1. Bifurcation of states due to linguistic basis, Maharashtra is the place of Marathi speaking people and Gujarat is the region of Gujarathi speaking people.
2. It is the first bifurcation happened after state reorganisation Act, 1956.
3. Number of states increased to 15, Bombay city became the capital of Maharashtra and Ahmedabad is the "capital city" of Gujarat.
4. Both Marathi and Gujarathi were the eighth schedule languages from commencement of the constitution.