UPSC Prelims 2006 Q89: Modern History – Post - Independence India
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- (a) States Reorganization Act : Andhra Pradesh
- (b) Treaty of Yandabu : Assam
- (c) State of Bilaspur : Himachal Pradesh
- (d) Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a State
Answer: (d) Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a State
Explanation
Matching events with places
| Pair | Fact | Correct? |
|---|---|---|
| States Reorganization Act : Andhra Pradesh | The 1956 Act formed the enlarged Andhra Pradesh | Yes |
| Treaty of Yandabu : Assam | 1826 treaty ended the first Anglo-Burmese War and ceded Assam | Yes |
| State of Bilaspur : Himachal Pradesh | Bilaspur merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954 | Yes |
| Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a State | Gujarat became a State in 1960; 1966 was Haryana | No |
The pair that is not correctly matched is 1966 : Gujarat becomes a State.
Answer: (d) Year 1966 : Gujarat becomes a State.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 did create the enlarged Andhra Pradesh.
- (b) Incorrect. The Treaty of Yandabu (1826) is linked with Assam.
- (c) Incorrect. Bilaspur State merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954.
- (d) CORRECT. Gujarat became a State in 1960, while 1966 is the year of Haryana's formation.
Key point
Gujarat became a State in 1960; 1966 is associated with the formation of Haryana, so that pair is incorrect.
Remember
Gujarat became a State in 1960, not 1966.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Gujarat (1960) with Haryana (1966).
- Forgetting that Yandabu brought Assam under British control.
- Mixing Bilaspur with Himachal's other princely states.
Exam tip
1960: Maharashtra and Gujarat; 1966: Haryana.
Sources
- Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960
- Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966
- NCERT Class XII Political Science — Politics in India since Independence — Regional Aspirations