Which of the following states was formed in the year 2000?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Uttarakhand.
In the year 2000, three new states were formed in India: Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand. Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh on November 1, 2000. Uttarakhand (initially called Uttaranchal) was separated from Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000. Jharkhand was created from Bihar on November 15, 2000. These states were formed to address regional aspirations for better governance, development, and representation, marking a significant reorganization of India's political landscape.