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 task is to determine the correct chronological order of the formation of the states: Haryana, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Goa, which were formed after 1960. Here is the step-by-step logical breakdown:

1. Nagaland: Nagaland became a state on December 1, 1963. It was the first among the list to achieve statehood.
2. Haryana: Haryana was carved out of the Indian state of Punjab on November 1, 1966, following the demand for a separate state.
3. Sikkim: Sikkim was an independent kingdom before it merged with India and became the 22nd state on May 16, 1975.
4. Goa: Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was liberated from Portuguese control in 1961 but attained statehood only on May 30, 1987, after being a union territory.

Based on the above formation dates, the correct sequence of state formations is: (C) Nagaland, (A) Haryana, (B) Sikkim, (D) Goa

Answer 2

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