Which of the following pairs of states and their formation dates is correctly matched?

Question

Which of the following pairs of states and their formation dates is correctly matched?

I. Arunachal Pradesh — 1986

II. Telangana — 2013

III. Goa — 1986

IV. Uttarakhand — 2001

Choose the correct answer:

1. A. Only I (Correct answer)
2. B. I and III
3. C. II and IV
4. D. None

Correct Answer

Option A — Only I

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Only I.

Key Points

• State formation: Arunachal Pradesh — The State of Arunachal Pradesh Act was enacted in 1986 (effective February 20, 1987), so 1986 is considered correct (I ✓).
• Telangana was formed in June 2014 (not 2013) ✗, Goa attained statehood in May 1987 (not 1986) ✗, Uttarakhand became a state in November 2000 (not 2001) ✗.
• Only pair I is correctly matched.