November 1 Formation Day: 8 States & 5 UTs of India - MCQ Quiz"

Q1. Which state was the first in India to be created on a linguistic basis?
A) Kerala
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Karnataka
D) Tamil Nadu

Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956, as the first state created based on language, following the division of the state of Hyderabad.

Q2. Which state celebrates "Rajyotsava Day" on November 1 to mark its formation?
A) Kerala
B) Karnataka
C) Haryana
D) Punjab

Answer: B) Karnataka
Explanation: Karnataka, originally known as Mysore, was reorganized on November 1, 1956, incorporating Kannada-speaking regions. The state celebrates "Rajyotsava Day" annually to commemorate its formation.

Q3. On what date was Tamil Nadu officially renamed from its original name, Madras?
A) November 1, 1956
B) July 18, 1967
C) January 26, 1950
D) November 1, 1967

Answer: B) July 18, 1967
Explanation: Tamil Nadu was initially created as Madras State on November 1, 1956, and was later renamed Tamil Nadu on July 18, 1967.

Q4. Which state is known as the "rice bowl of India" and was formed on November 1, 2000?
A) Andhra Pradesh
B) Chhattisgarh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Punjab

Answer: B) Chhattisgarh
Explanation: Chhattisgarh, created on November 1, 2000, is often referred to as the "rice bowl of India" due to its significant production of rice.

Q5. Haryana and Punjab were reorganized on the same day based on linguistic lines. What was this date?
A) November 1, 1956
B) November 1, 1966
C) July 18, 1967
D) November 1, 2000

Answer: B) November 1, 1966
Explanation: Both Haryana and Punjab were reorganized on November 1, 1966, with Haryana formed as a separate state for Hindi speakers and Punjab restructured for Punjabi speakers.

Q6. Which southern state was formed by merging Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore regions on November 1, 1956?
A) Tamil Nadu
B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Kerala
D) Karnataka

Answer: C) Kerala
Explanation: Kerala was formed on November 1, 1956, by merging Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore regions, known today for its literacy rate and scenic beauty.

Q7. Which state, located in central India, celebrates "Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day" on November 1?
A) Maharashtra
B) Gujarat
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Rajasthan

Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh, located in the heart of India, was reorganized on November 1, 1956, and observes this day as "Madhya Pradesh Foundation Day."

Q8. Which Union Territory (UT) is not among those celebrating its formation on November 1?
A) Chandigarh
B) Puducherry
C) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
D) Ladakh

Answer: D) Ladakh
Explanation: Ladakh is not among the UTs celebrating their formation on November 1. The UTs that do include Chandigarh, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, and Lakshadweep.