“In which year was Gilgit-Baltistan granted provincial status?”

"In which year was Gilgit-Baltistan granted provincial status?"
Answer: "2009"

"The question asks for a specific year when Gilgit-Baltistan was officially recognized as a province. 'Was granted' is past passive tense indicating an action done to the region. Alternatives for 'granted' could be 'given' or 'awarded