Which one of the following statements is not correct ?
Goa was established as a State by separating it from Union Territory of Daman and Diu in 1987
Mizoram was earlier a Union Territory
Karnataka was created by the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
The State of Bombay was bifurcated into Gujarat and Maharashtra in 1960
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023
– Statement B is correct: Mizoram was a Union Territory before attaining statehood in 1987 (53rd Constitutional Amendment Act).
– Statement C is correct: Karnataka (initially named Mysore State) was formed by the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. Its name was changed to Karnataka in 1973.
– Statement D is incorrect: Article 243K(1) of the Constitution states that the State Election Commissioner for Panchayats is appointed by the Governor of the state. The President appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners of India, but not the State Election Commissioner for local bodies.