Answer
66th
Explanation
On May 1, 2026, Maharashtra and Gujarat celebrated their 66th foundation day.
Key Points
- > Birth of the states in 1960
- > Bombay Reorganization Act
- > Division on linguistic basis
Additional Information
- The States Reorganisation Act was passed in 1956.
- They began functioning as separate states from May 1, 1960.
- The division was based on Marathi and Gujarati languages.
| Subject | Information |
|---|---|
| Year of Division | 1960 |
| Number of States | 2 (Maharashtra and Gujarat) |