Question

The Telangana state was formed by bifurcation on

• A. 2 June, 2015
• B. 2 June, 2014
• C. 2 June, 2016
• D. 2 June, 2017

Hint:

Remember: Telangana was formed on 2nd June 2014 by bifurcating Andhra Pradesh, becoming the 29th state of India.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Background of Telangana formation
Telangana was officially formed as the 29th state of India by bifurcating the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh.
This was a result of long-standing demand for a separate state due to cultural, economic, and political reasons.
Step 2: Date of formation
The Telangana Bill was passed by the Indian Parliament in February 2014.
Following this, the state of Telangana was officially formed on 2nd June 2014.
On this day, Telangana began functioning as a separate state with Hyderabad as its capital (shared temporarily with Andhra Pradesh).
Step 3: Importance of the date
2nd June, 2014 is celebrated annually as Telangana Formation Day to commemorate the creation of the new state.