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Assertion (A): Potti Sriramulu fasted unto death for the formation of Andhra Pradesh. Reason (R): His death marked the beginning of linguistic state formation in India. Which of the following is correct?

1. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
2. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
3. A is true, but R is false.
4. A is false, but R is true.

Correct answer: Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

Solution

Both the assertion and reason are true. Potti Sriramulu's fast led to the creation of Andhra State, and his death became a turning point that accelerated the linguistic reorganization of states in India.

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