The correct answer is (b), the year 2000.
Uttarakhand was created on November 9, 2000, by carving out the hilly areas of the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. The new state was formed after a long and protracted struggle by the people of the region, who felt that they were being neglected by the government of Uttar Pradesh.
The creation of Uttarakhand was a major victory for the people of the region, who had been demanding a separate state for many years. The new state has a population of over 10 million people and is home to a number of important religious and cultural sites.
The following are the brief descriptions of each option:
(a) The year 1999: This is incorrect because Uttarakhand was not created in 1999.
(b) The year 2000: This is the correct answer because Uttarakhand was created in 2000.
(c) The year 2001: This is incorrect because Uttarakhand was not created in 2001.
(d) The year 2002: This is incorrect because Uttarakhand was not created in 2002.