Uttarakhand was separated from Uttar Pradesh on

Correct option is B

The correct answer is:(B) 9th November, 2000

• Uttarakhand was officially separated from Uttar Pradesh to become the 27th state of India on 9th November, 2000.

• This was done through the Uttarakhand (Uttar Pradesh) Reorganisation Act, 2000 passed by the Indian Parliament.

• Uttarakhand's Formation: It became a separate state after years of demand for a separate hill state.

• Capital of Uttarakhand:Dehradun is the capital, while Gairsain was declared as the summer capital in 2020.

• Geography: Uttarakhand is known for its Himalayan mountain range, and pilgrimages like Char Dham (Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath).

• Statehood Movement: The movement for Uttarakhand's statehood began in the late 1980s, gaining momentum in the 1990s.