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Which the following states celebrated their 47th statehood day on 21st January 2019?
A
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram
B
Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland
C
Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura
D
Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Nagaland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -PM Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya on their Statehood Day which is on 21 January. On this day, all three states became full-fledged states. Statehood Day greetings to the people of Manipur.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 25th January, 2019 Himachal Pradesh celebrates its 49th full Statehood Day at Kunihaar in Solan, in lieu of 18th state of India with the sterling presence of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Statehood Day of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura is celebrated on January 21. This year marks the 51st foundation year for the three states which attained statehood under the North Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act of 1971.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1971, the Parliament passed the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971, which conferred full statehood on the autonomous state of Meghalaya. Meghalaya attained statehood on 21 January 1972, with a Legislative Assembly of its own.

Detailed explanation-5: -The North Eastern Region (Re-organization) Act of 1971 allowed Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya to become full-fledged states on January 21, 1972.

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