Question: Which is the 29th State of India Created in 2014?
A. Jharkhand
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Telangana
Answer: Option D
Telangana became the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014, after it was officially separated from Andhra Pradesh. For decades, there had been an appeal for Telangana to become its own state. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, was passed by the Indian Parliament.
Hyderabad was declared the shared capital of both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for 10 years. Telangana was founded to solve regional gaps in development and governance. The establishment of this new state is an important event in contemporary Indian political history. It is often asked in various government exams under static general knowledge.
Candidates can check the brief overview of Telangana in the table below:
| Feature | Details |
| New State Name | Telangana |
| Formation Date | 2nd June 2014 |
| Carved Out From | Andhra Pradesh |
| Capital | Hyderabad (shared till 2024) |
| State Number | 29th State of India |
| Act Passed | Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 |
| Current Chief Minister (2025) | Revanth Reddy |
