Question

The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation?
(A) Haryana (B) Sikkim (C) Nagaland (D) Goa

• A. (C), (B), (A), (D)
• B. (C), (A), (B), (D)
• C. (C), (D), (A), (B)
• D. (D), (C), (A), (B)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The correct sequence of formation of these states after 1960 is:

Chronological Order:

• Nagaland - 1963 (16th state of India)
• Haryana - 1966 (separated from Punjab)
• Goa - 1987 (after liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961)
• Sikkim - 1975 (after merging with India in 1975)

Correct Answer: (2) (C), (A), (B), (D)

Additional Context:

• Nagaland was first formed under State Reorganization Act amendments
• Haryana created during Punjab Reorganization of 1966
• Sikkim transitioned from protectorate to full statehood
• Goa remained Union Territory for 26 years before statehood