Question
Easy

Read the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) carefully : Assertion (A) : In 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into separate states for Marathi and Gujarati speaking people. Reason (R) : In 1966, the state of Punjab was also divided into two States Punjab for Punjabi speakers and Haryana for Haryanavi or Hindi speakers. Choose the correct option of the following :

1
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) explains (A)
2
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) does not explain (A)
3
(A) is true but (R) is false
4
(A) is false but (R) is true
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Modern India: Colonial Rule & Freedom Struggle
Topic: Gandhian Era & Attainment of Independence (1919-1947)
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation

Option 2 is the correct answer, which states that both the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are true, but the Reason (R) does not explain the Assertion (A). Let's break down why this is the case: 1. Explanation of Assertion (A): The assertion states that in 1960, the bilingual state of Bombay was divided into separate states for Marathi and Gujarati speaking people. This is a historical fact. The…Read More

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