Multiple choice

The Constitution's 55th Amendment Act granted statehood to Arunachal Pradesh. It became the ____ state of the Indian Union.

  1. 21st

  2. 22nd

  3. 23rd

  4. 24th

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution (55th Amendment) Act, 1986 and the State of Arunachal Pradesh Bill, 1986—The Bill vests special powers in the Government besides stipulating that the new State Assembly shall consist of not less than 30 members. The second provides for the establishment of the new State of Arunachal Pradesh. The Bill has already become an Act. Thus, Arunachal Pradesh became the 24th state of the Indian Union.