Multiple choice

The full status of statehood was conferred upon the Union territories of Manipur and Tripura in

  1. 1956

  2. 1960

  3. 1985

  4. 1972

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Manipur and Tripura were granted full statehood on January 21, 1972, along with Meghalaya. Before 1972, they were Union Territories with limited legislative powers. The North-Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Act, 1971 facilitated this transition from UT to full statehood.