Malerkotla, the newly formed district is located in
A. Gujarat
B. Bihar
C. Punjab
D. Uttarakhand
Explanation:
Malerkotla has been declared as the 23rd district of Punjab upon Eid ul-Fitr (the festival of breaking the fast) of this year. Adjoining Amargarh and Ahmedgarh will also form part of Malerkotla district. Initially the sub-divisions of Malerkotla and Ahmedgarh, as well as the sub-tehsil of Amargarh, would be included in the newly created district. The process of bringing villages under the jurisdiction of Malerkotla district would begin later, after the conclusion of census operations.