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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After Delhi Assembly passed the resolution for full statehood, which of the following Union Territory demanded full statehood, recently?
A
Chandigarh
B
Daman and Diu
C
Lakshadweep
D
Puducherry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Goa, along with Daman and Diu was a Union Territory of India until 30 May 1987.

Detailed explanation-2: -Option 3 is correct:The Union territory of Arunachal Pradesh was created in 1972. In 1987, it was conferred with statehood along with Mizoram and Goa.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lack of better water supply to the region, lack of job opportunities and subsequent youth migration have been cited as major reasons for the demand of statehood.

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