Question

Arrange the following in chronological order in term of year of formation:
A. Uttarakhand
B. Mizoram
C. Jharkhand
D. Nagaland
E. Telangana
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. D-B-C-A-E
• B. D-B-A-C-E
• C. B-C-D-A-E
• D. A-E-C-D-B

Hint:

Timeline: Nagaland (1963) $\rightarrow$ Mizoram (1987) $\rightarrow$ Uttarakhand (Nov 9, 2000) $\rightarrow$ Jharkhand (Nov 15, 2000) $\rightarrow$ Telangana (2014).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: Chronological sequence of the formation of Indian states.

Step 1: Nagaland was formed as the 16th state of India on December 1, 1963. $$D \text{ is the earliest}$$

Step 2: Mizoram attained statehood on February 20, 1987. $$B \text{ follows D}$$

Step 3: Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh on November 9, 2000. $$A \text{ follows B}$$

Step 4: Jharkhand was formed shortly after, carved out of Bihar on November 15, 2000. $$C \text{ follows A}$$

Step 5: Telangana was formed as the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014. $$E \text{ is the latest}$$ $$\boxed{\text{(2) D-B-A-C-E}}$$