Bihar Special GK PYQ 199 of 603 · Political Scenario

In which year was Bihar divided to form Jharkhand?

  1. A2000
  2. B2001
  3. C2004
  4. D2005
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (a) 2000

Explanation

On 15 November, 2000, the new state (28th) Jharkhand was formed by separating it from Bihar. Its capital was made Ranchi. Earlier, Ranchi used to be the summer capital of Bihar.

This explanation is carried over from question 23 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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