The given political outline Map of India shows six places marked as A, B, C, D, E and F. Choose the correct 'alphabet' from the options based on the given information.

Which state was carved out in 1966 on the basis of the Hindi language being spoken in most of the areas?

D

The correct answer is Option 2 - D

The point D on the map is Haryana.

On the basis of language, Haryana (Hindi-speaking region of east Punjab) was separated as an independent state from the state of Punjab in 1966. Chandigarh is the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana.