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Consider the following statements:

I. In 1950, two separate states were created, Punjab included the former Raj province of Punjab, while Princely states were combined into a new state, the Patiala and East Punjab States Union (PEPSU).

II. In 1956, PEPSU was merged into the Punjab state.

III. Shimla was named the temporary capital of Punjab.

IV. Himachal Pradesh was created as a Union Territory from several Princely states and Kangra district.

Which of the statement(s) is/are correct?

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Important Questions on Formation of The State 'Punjab'

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Before partition the Coalition Government in Punjab was under:
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Who amongst the following was appointed as a Chairman of Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947?
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At the time of Partition of British India into India and Pakistan, which of the following boundary line between India and West Pakistan:
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Which of the following Princely States are part of the PEPSU?
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PEPSU was formally inaugurated by merging together how many East Punjab Princely States?
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Who was the first Chief Minister of PEPSU?
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When was the States Reorganisation Commission appointed by the Government of India?