SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -There are fifty (50) states and Washington D.C.The last two states to join the Union were Alaska (49th) and Hawaii (50th).

Detailed explanation-2: -The United States, officially United States of America, abbreviated U.S. or U.S.A., byname America, is a country in North America, a federal republic of 50 states.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eisenhower then signed a proclamation naming Hawaii as the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Since then, there have been few attempts to add a 51st state, although Puerto Rico has considered a referendum to become a state. Hawaii received a big assist from Alaska in its drive toward statehood.