UPSC Prelims PYQ 2006: Incorrectly matched historical pair (Gujarat state year)
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
- States Reorganisation Act: Andhra Pradesh
- Treaty of Yandabu: Assam
- State of Bilaspur: Himachal Pradesh
- Year 1996: Gujarat becomes a State
Explanation
Option (d) is correct
- Gujarat did not become a state in 1996. It was formed on 1 May 1960 when the bilingual Bombay State was divided into Gujarat and Maharashtra
Answer: (d) Year 1996: Gujarat becomes a State
