The correct answer is: B) Golden jubilee of state formation.
The year 2000 was celebrated as Suvarna Karnataka (Golden Karnataka) in the Indian state of Karnataka. The year marked the 50th anniversary of the formation of the state of Karnataka. The state was formed on November 1, 1956, by merging the Kannada-speaking areas of the erstwhile Bombay Presidency, Hyderabad State, and Mysore State.
The Suvarna Karnataka celebrations were a year-long event that included a variety of cultural, educational, and sporting events. The celebrations were inaugurated by the then Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
The Suvarna Karnataka celebrations were a major event in the history of Karnataka. The celebrations helped to promote the state’s culture and heritage. The celebrations also helped to boost the state’s economy.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A) 25th anniversary of state formation: This option is incorrect because the year 2000 was the 50th anniversary of the formation of the state of Karnataka.
- B) Golden jubilee of state formation: This option is correct because the year 2000 was the 50th anniversary of the formation of the state of Karnataka.
- C) 25th anniversary of Kannada as the official language: This option is incorrect because Kannada was made the official language of Karnataka in 1956, the same year that the state was formed.
- D) Centenary of Indian independence: This option is incorrect because India gained independence in 1947, 53 years before the year 2000.