Q. In which year was Jharkhand state formed?
Answer: 2000
Notes: Jharkhand state was officially formed on November 15, 2000. It became the 28th state of India. The state was formed by bifurcating Bihar, taking the Chota Nagpur and Santhal Pargana divisions. The Bihar Reorganisation Act was passed by Lok Sabha on August 2, 2000, and Rajya Sabha on August 11, 2000. Presidential approval was given on August 28, 2000. Babulal Marandi became the first Chief Minister of Jharkhand.