challenge: What event occurred on 1 August 2014 regarding the Thane district?
  
  A. Thane was divided into two smaller districts
  B. Thane's population exceeded 15 million
  C. The talukas of Bhiwandi, Kalyan, and Ulhasnagar were merged
  D. Eight talukas were added to Thane district from Palghar
  Answer: 