Previous Year Question
Which of the following became the 29th state of India in 2014?
A.
Telangana
B.
Jharkhand
C.
Uttarakhand
D.
Sikkim
Correct Answer: A
Detailed Solution
Telangana was formed on 2 June 2014 after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and became the 29th state of India. It was created under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014. At the time of its formation, Hyderabad was provided as the common capital of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for a period not exceeding 10 years.