Question

In June 2014, which of these states was split to create the 29th state in India?
Bihar
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh

Answer 1

Andhra Pradesh was split to create 29th state in India.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, a state in South India was divided to create the 29th state in India.

• The newly formed state from Andhra Pradesh was Telangana.

• On 2nd June 2014, Telangana was emerged as the 29th state of India.

• The main reason for this separation was the violation of "Gentlemen's Agreement" by Andhra Pradesh leaders.

• The people of Telangana led various movements from 1969 agitation for the separate statehood.

• Kalavakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao [ present CM of Telangana ] went on hunger strike for many days demanding separate state.

• People of Telangana led various movements like Sakala Janula Samme, Chalo Delhi, Million March etc.

• Finally, both Rajyasabha and Loksabha passed the bill and Pranab Mukherjee signed the bill.

• The bill which separated Telangana from Andhra Pradesh was A.P. Reorganization Bill, 2014.

Answer 2

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D) Andhra Pradesh.

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• In June 2014, Andhra Pradesh state was split and created the 29th state of India.

• The 29th State of our Infant was Telangana.

• Andhra Pradesh and Telengana has same capital that is Hyderabad.

• The Andhra Pradesh split on 7 Feb 2014.

• The Union Cabinet of Andhra Pradesh has passed the bill for the creation of Telengana.

• Andhra Pradesh is known as the 'Rice bowl of Our India' because it is the largest rice producer state in the country.

• Andhra Pradesh is the safest state of our india. It has lowest crime rates.

• Kohinoor was also mined in Telengana.