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    Which state's division resulted in the formation of Telangana?
    Question

    Which state's division resulted in the formation of Telangana?

    A.

    Kerala

    B.

    Tamil Nadu

    C.

    Karnataka

    D.

    Andhra Pradesh

    Correct option is D

    The correct answer is (D) Andhra Pradesh.

    Explanation:
    Telangana was formed by the division of Andhra Pradesh on 2 June, 2014. This division created Telangana as the 29th state of India. The demand for a separate state of Telangana had been ongoing for many years, mainly due to cultural, economic, and political differences with the rest of Andhra Pradesh.

    Information Booster:

    • The division took place after the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) pushed for a separate state.
    • The capital of Telangana is Hyderabad.
    • Telangana became the 29th state of India.
    • The decision to form Telangana was passed by the Indian Parliament after years of political agitation.
    • Andhra Pradesh lost its northern part to form Telangana.

    Additional Knowledge:

    Kerala

    • Kerala has never been divided. It has been a single state since its formation in 1956.

    Tamil Nadu

    • Tamil Nadu has remained intact since its formation in 1956, with no division to create a new state.

    Karnataka

    • Karnataka was not part of the formation of Telangana. It has remained a separate state since its formation in 1956.

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