Question

While the rest of the country was reorganised on linguistic lines in the 1950s, Punjab had to wait till 1966. Which of the following is true in the context of this statement? 

Options

• In Punjab, there were two linguistic groups, Hindi-speaking and Punjabi-speaking. 

• The Punjabi-speaking people demanded a separate state. 

• Both in Punjab, there were two linguistic groups, Hindi-speaking, and Punjabi-speaking & the Punjabi-speaking people demanded a separate state.

• None of the above

Answer 1

Both in Punjab, there were two linguistic groups, Hindi-speaking, and Punjabi-speaking & the Punjabi-speaking people demanded a separate state.

Explanation:

With the exception of Punjab, the rest of the country was reorganized along linguistic lines in the 1950s. Punjab had to wait until 1966 because of the following reasons:

1. There were two linguistic groups in Punjab: Hindi-speaking and Punjabi-speaking.
2. Punjabi-speaking people desired their own state. Haryana and Himachal Pradesh were finally separated from Punjab in 1966.