Question

In which year was the Jharkhand state created ?

Hint:

Jharkhand was officially formed on November 15, 2000 as the 28th state of India, carved out of the southern region of Bihar to fulfill long-standing tribal socio-economic and political aspirations.

Answer 1

Concept: The creation of new states in India under Article 3 of the Constitution of India allows the Indian Parliament to form new states by separation of territory from existing states, primarily to address regional aspirations, administrative efficiency, tribal identity, and balanced socio-economic development.

Step 1: Background of the Jharkhand movement.
The demand for a separate state of Jharkhand (meaning "Land of Forests") had a long historical lineage dating back to the pre-independence era, spearheaded by tribal leaders like Jaipal Singh Munda and political organizations such as the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). The movement sought political autonomy to preserve indigenous tribal culture, protect tribal land rights, and address economic exploitation in the mineral-rich southern plateau region of Bihar.

Step 2: Reorganisation and official formation in 2000.
In the year 2000, the Indian Parliament passed the Bihar Reorganisation Act, 2000. The state of Jharkhand was officially carved out of 18 southern tribal-dominated districts of Bihar on November 15, 2000 (a date chosen to coincide with the birth anniversary of the legendary tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda). Jharkhand became the 28th state of the Indian Union.