In which year, the Uttaranchal (Alteration of Name) Act was enacted, renaming the state as Uttarakhand?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → 2006
The state was carved out of Uttar Pradesh as Uttaranchal on 9 November 2000. Parliament changed its name to Uttarakhand by the Uttaranchal (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006, enacted in December 2006; the new name came into use on 1 January 2007.