Yes, you can pick CA even though you were only in the US for the first 4 months of 2021. The answer to this question will not have any impact on your tax return as it is not required by the IRS. TurboTax asks this question to determine if you may have to file multiple state returns. This does not apply to your situation as you moved out of the country. You should also be aware that California assumes residents who move overseas are leaving for temporary purposes, and are still considered to be a resident of California.
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