Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India ?

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Which State enjoys the distinction of being the first linguistic state of India ?

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The correct answer is option-2 Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh is the first linguistic state of India. The state was formed on November 1, 1956, under the States Reorganization Act of 1956. This act was passed to reorganize the states on a linguistic basis, giving importance to the language spoken by the majority of people in a particular region. Andhra Pradesh was created by combining the Telugu-speaking areas of the Madras Presidency with the Telugu-speaking areas of Hyderabad State. This move was aimed at ensuring that people who speak the same language are grouped together for better administration and development. Hence, Andhra Pradesh holds the distinction of being the first linguistic state in India. Alert - correct answer should be Andhra Pradesh.