How many states are there in the Indian Union? (1) 27 (2) 28 (3) 30 (4) 29

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(4) 29 Explanation: India is a federal union of states comprising twenty-nine states and seven union territories. Telangana split from Andhra Pradesh to become the newest 29th — State of India on 2nd June 2014 with Hyderabad as the shared capital.

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