Multiple choice

Jharkhand was formed out of which state in November 2000?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Bihar

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Uttar Pradesh
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Explanation

Jharkhand was carved out of Bihar as India's 28th state in November 2000. The Bihar Reorganization Act created Jharkhand to address the distinct tribal identity and development needs of the Chotanagpur region. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh were already existing states and did not contribute territory to Jharkhand's formation.

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