Bihar Special GK PYQ 200 of 603 · Political Scenario

The state of Jharkhand was established in-

  1. A1997
  2. B1998
  3. C1999
  4. D2000

44th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2000

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Correct answer: (d) 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 24 of this topic, which the book cross-references.

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