Consider the following events:
- The first democratically elected communist party government formed in a State in
- India’s then largest bank, ‘Imperial Bank of India’, was renamed ‘State Bank of India’.
- Air India was nationalized and became the national carrier.
- Goa became a part of independent India.
Which of the following is the correct chronological sequence of the above events?
Correct Answer: Option B
To determine the correct chronological sequence, let's analyze each event:
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Event 3: Air India was nationalized in 1953. The Government of India passed the Air Corporations Act and acquired a majority stake from Tata Sons.
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Event 2: The Imperial Bank of India was renamed the State Bank of India (SBI) in 1955.
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Event 1: The first democratically elected communist party government was formed in Kerala in 1957. The Communist Party of India won the Kerala Legislative Assembly election with 60 seats.
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Event 4: Goa became a part of independent India on December 18, 1961, when Indian troops entered and liberated it.
Therefore, the correct chronological order is 3 - 2 - 1 - 4.
Hence, option B is the correct answer.
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