In what order of the Indian States was Uttarakhand created ?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 27th.

• Formation of Uttarakhand:

  • Date: Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000, becoming the 27th state of India.
  • Origin: The state was carved out of the northern part of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Initial Name: Upon formation, it was named Uttaranchal.
  • Renaming: In 2007, the state's name was officially changed to Uttarakhand.

​Uttarakhand Movement: The creation of Uttarakhand was the culmination of a long-standing movement advocating for separate statehood, driven by demands for better governance and development of the hilly regions.​

​Additional Information:

1. Simultaneous Formations: In the same year, two other states were formed:
2. Sequence: Chhattisgarh became the 26th state, followed by Uttarakhand as the 27th, and Jharkhand as the 28th.
   • Chhattisgarh: Carved out of Madhya Pradesh.
   • Jharkhand: Separated from Bihar.