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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state celebrated its Statehood Day on 21 January?
A
Nagaland
B
Manipur
C
MIzoram
D
Assam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura Foundation Day: January 21 The government of India granted their statehood on January 21, 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Reorganization) Act, 1971. Background During British rule, there were 565 princely states in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -On 21 January 1972, the states of Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971. The princely states of Tripura and Manipur were merged with India in October 1949.

Detailed explanation-4: -With the sustained efforts and struggle of the people of Tripura, it gained full statehood on January 21, 1972, as per the North-East Reorganisation Act, 1971.

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