The correct answer is (c). The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was presented in the Lok Sabha on 16th August, 2000. The bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on 20th August, 2000 and by the Rajya Sabha on 23rd August, 2000. The bill received the assent of the President on 9th September, 2000 and came into force on 15th November, 2000. The bill bifurcated the state of Uttar Pradesh into two new states, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
(a) 1st August, 2000: This is incorrect. The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was not presented in the Lok Sabha on 1st August, 2000.
(b) 5th August, 2000: This is incorrect. The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was not presented in the Lok Sabha on 5th August, 2000.
(d) 30th August, 2000: This is incorrect. The Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was not presented in the Lok Sabha on 30th August, 2000.