Q. Consider the following statements about the renaming and formation day of Tamil Nadu:- Tamil Nadu Day has been celebrated on 1 November ever since the state was renamed in 1967.
- Madras State was officially renamed as Tamil Nadu on July 18, 1967.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer:
Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: Tamil Nadu was formed as Madras State on 1 November 1956, and renamed Tamil Nadu on 18 July 1967. In 2019, Tamil Nadu Day was set as 1 November, but in 2022 it was shifted to 18 July. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect; while statement 2 correctly states the renaming date, it does not pertain to a day celebrated since 1967.