Which of the following pairs of newly created States/Union Territories after the States Reorganisation Act, 1956 is correctly matched?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: Chhattisgarh – 2000
Explanation
After the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, several new states were created later based on administrative and regional demands.
Among the given options:
Chhattisgarh was correctly formed in 2000 (carved out of Madhya Pradesh)
Jharkhand → Formed in 2000 (not 2001)
Uttarakhand → Formed in 2000 (not 1998)
Telangana → Formed in 2014 (not 2001)
Hence, only Chhattisgarh – 2000 is correctly matched.
Additional Key Points
Three major states created in 2000:
Chhattisgarh (from Madhya Pradesh)
Jharkhand (from Bihar)
Uttarakhand (from Uttar Pradesh; earlier Uttaranchal)
Telangana became the 29th state in 2014
State formation is done under Article 3 of the Constitution
Based on administrative efficiency and regional identity
Potential Questions & Answers
Q.Name the three states formed in the year 2000.
Ans: Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Uttarakhand
Q. Which Article deals with the creation of new states in India?
Ans: Article 3