{"id":77110,"date":"2024-04-20T12:41:27","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=77110"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:41:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:41:27","slug":"meghalaya-attained-full-statehood-within-the-indian-union-in-the-year-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/meghalaya-attained-full-statehood-within-the-indian-union-in-the-year-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghalaya attained full statehood within the Indian Union in the year:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1962&#8243; option2=&#8221;1972&#8243; option3=&#8221;1982&#8243; option4=&#8221;1992&#8243; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: b) 1972.<\/p>\n<p>Meghalaya attained full statehood within the Indian Union on 21st January 1972. It was earlier a part of Assam. The state was formed as a result of the demand of the Khasi, Jaintia and Garo people for a separate state. The state is named after the Meghalaya Hills, which are located in the north-eastern part of India. The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong. The state has a population of over 3 million people. The main languages spoken in Meghalaya are Khasi, Garo and English. The state is known for its beautiful natural scenery and its rich culture and heritage.<\/p>\n<p>Option a) is incorrect because Meghalaya did not attain full statehood in 1962. In 1962, the Indian government passed the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, which created the state of Nagaland. However, Meghalaya was not included in this act.<\/p>\n<p>Option c) is incorrect because Meghalaya did not attain full statehood in 1982. In 1982, the Indian government passed the Assam Reorganisation Act, which created the state of Mizoram. However, Meghalaya was not included in this act.<\/p>\n<p>Option d) is incorrect because Meghalaya did not attain full statehood in 1992. In 1992, the Indian government passed the Goa, Daman and Diu Reorganisation Act, which created the state of Goa. 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