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How many States are there in the Indian federation?
How many States are there in the Indian federation?
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India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. Telangana was the last state to be formed in 2014, bringing the total states to 28.
Updated On: Oct 11, 2025
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Solution and Explanation
As of now, India has 28 states and 8 Union Territories. The question asks for the number of states, which is 2
8. Background:
- India's States and Union Territories have undergone changes over the years due to reorganizations and the creation of new states, such as Telangana in 201
4. - Initially, India had 29 states, but following the Telangana Reorganization Act, 2014, Telangana became the 29th state and Andhra Pradesh lost a region to it, reducing the total number of states to 2
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8. Background:
- India's States and Union Territories have undergone changes over the years due to reorganizations and the creation of new states, such as Telangana in 201
4. - Initially, India had 29 states, but following the Telangana Reorganization Act, 2014, Telangana became the 29th state and Andhra Pradesh lost a region to it, reducing the total number of states to 2
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