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.