Bihar was formed as an Indian state on 1 April 1936, by the Government of India Act 1935. It was carved out of the Bengal Presidency and the United Provinces. The state’s capital was Patna.
A. 1911: This is the year when the British government transferred the capital of India from Calcutta to Delhi. However, this had no impact on the formation of Bihar as a state.
B. 1912: This is the year when the British government announced the partition of Bengal. However, this also had no impact on the formation of Bihar as a state.
C. 1936: This is the correct answer. As mentioned above, Bihar was formed as an Indian state on 1 April 1936, by the Government of India Act 1935.
D. 2000: This is the incorrect answer. Bihar was formed as an Indian state on 1 April 1936, not in 2000.