Answer: (a) 1 November 1956

1. Kerala came into existence on 1 November 1956; consequently, Kerala Piravi on 1 November 2026 marked 70 years of state formation.
2. The linguistic reorganisation brought together Malayalam-speaking areas of Travancore-Cochin, the Malabar district and the Kasaragod region.
3. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 provided the framework for this territorial reorganisation. Language and regional identity were central considerations.
4. Kerala Piravi means the birth of Kerala. The observance celebrates the state's Malayalam language, cultural traditions and shared identity.

Answer: (b) Telangana

1. Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 through the merger of Andhra State and the Telugu-speaking Telangana region of Hyderabad State.
2. Andhra State had earlier been created on 1 October 1953 from Telugu-speaking areas of Madras State. These two dates represent different stages of state formation.
3. Potti Sriramulu's movement helped bring the demand for a separate Telugu-speaking state to national attention.
4. Telangana became a separate state on 2 June 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. The original formation anniversary fell 70 years later in 2026.

Answer: (c) 1973

1. The enlarged Mysore State was renamed Karnataka on 1 November 1973. The name change came after its linguistic unification.
2. Kannada-speaking regions were brought together on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.
3. Karnataka Rajyotsava therefore commemorates the 1956 unification; 1 November 2026 marked its 70th anniversary.
4. The observance highlights Kannada language, literature and regional culture. Remember the distinction: unification in 1956, renaming in 1973.

Answer: (d) Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966

1. Haryana was created on 1 November 1966 under the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966. Its 60th formation anniversary was observed on 1 November 2026.
2. The reorganisation separated predominantly Hindi-speaking areas from the former Punjab to form Haryana.
3. The remaining Punjabi-speaking territory constituted the reorganised Punjab. Linguistic considerations were a major basis of the division.
4. Chandigarh became a Union Territory and serves as the shared capital of Haryana and Punjab. Haryana Day recognises the state's history and cultural identity.

Answer: (b) Chandigarh

1. Chandigarh became a Union Territory and the shared capital of Punjab and Haryana following the 1966 reorganisation.
2. The Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 took effect on 1 November 1966. Punjab Formation Day 2026 marked 60 years of the state's present reorganised form.
3. Punjabi-speaking areas remained with Punjab, while predominantly Hindi-speaking areas became Haryana. Certain hill areas were transferred to Himachal Pradesh.
4. Punjab Day highlights Punjabi language, culture and identity. The 1966 event concerns the reorganisation of Punjab, rather than the beginning of its much older regional history.

Answer: (c) Madhya Pradesh

1. Chhattisgarh was separated from Madhya Pradesh on 1 November 2000. The anniversary on 1 November 2026 marked 26 completed years of statehood.
2. The Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000 enabled the creation of the new state, with Raipur as its capital.
3. Chhattisgarh became the 26th state of the Indian Union at the time of its formation. Ajit Jogi served as its first Chief Minister.
4. The formation day is also associated with Rajyotsav celebrations, which showcase regional traditions, tribal heritage and the state's distinctive cultural identity.

Answer: (a) 1 November 1956

1. Madhya Pradesh was reorganised on 1 November 1956 under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. Its foundation anniversary in 2026 marked 70 years.
2. The reorganisation brought together the former Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Bharat, Vindhya Pradesh and Bhopal, with territorial adjustments including the transfer of Marathi-speaking areas.
3. Bhopal became the capital of the reorganised state. The foundation day is observed as Madhya Pradesh Diwas.
4. On 1 November 2000, Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh. The two states therefore share the calendar date of their foundation observances, but their formation years differ.