WBCS.LIVE practice question

In the 2001 Census, Madhya Pradesh has been bifurcated into

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Narmada Valley and Chattisgarh
  2. Madhya Pradesh and Narmada Valley
  3. Madhya Pradesh and Chattigarh
  4. Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Madhya Pradesh and Chattigarh

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Madhya Pradesh and Chattigarh šŸ“š Explanation: Under the Madhya Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000, the state was bifurcated to create the new state of Chhattisgarh. This change was reflected in the 2001 Census, as Chhattisgarh officially became the 26th state of India on November 1, 2000. The move was intended to ensure better administration and development of the tribal-dominated regions.