Chronological order of Haryana formation, Fourth General Elections, Meghalaya/Tripura, Mysore renamed

Consider the following events:

1. Fourth general elections in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

1. 2‑1‑4‑3
2. 4‑3‑2‑1
3. 2‑3‑4‑1
4. 4‑1‑2‑3

Explanation

Option (a) is correct

• Formation of Haryana State (1966) under the Punjab Reorganisation Act.
• Fourth General Elections (1967)
• Meghalaya and Tripura become full States (1972)
• Mysore renamed Karnataka (1973)

Answer: (a) 2‑1‑4‑3