India Exam Junction
[PSSSB Laboratory Technician, 2023]
8. When was the Punjab and Pepsu merged?
1965
1967
1956
1988
Correct Answer :
1956
Solution
The merger of Punjab and PEPSU (Patiala and East Punjab States Union) took place on 1st November 1956 as part of the reorganization of states in India based on linguistic and administrative lines. This merger was carried out under the States Reorganization Act, 1956.