allerySikkim became which numbered state of the Indian Union in 1975?
A18th
B20th
C22nd
D25th
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 22nd
1. On 16 May 1975 Sikkim became a state of the Indian Union.
2. It was the 22nd state, and the monarchy was abolished.
3. A referendum had 97.5 percent supporting abolishing the monarchy.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Merger of Sikkim_
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