The correct answer is: c) 1972.
Arunachal Pradesh is a state in northeastern India. It is the largest state in the country by area, and the second least populous, after Sikkim. The state is bordered by Bhutan to the north, China to the east, Nagaland to the south, Assam to the southwest, and Myanmar to the west. The capital of Arunachal Pradesh is Itanagar.
Arunachal Pradesh was a part of the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) until 1972. The NEFA was a centrally administered territory, and was administered by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. In 1972, the NEFA was granted statehood, and was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
The following are the options for the question:
- a) 1950: This is incorrect. Arunachal Pradesh was not a part of India in 1950. It was a part of the British Empire.
- b) 1962: This is incorrect. Arunachal Pradesh was not a part of India in 1962. It was a part of the British Empire.
- c) 1972: This is the correct answer. Arunachal Pradesh was granted statehood in 1972.
- d) 1987: This is incorrect. Arunachal Pradesh was granted statehood in 1972.
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