alleryWhich state was the 16th state of India, formed in 1963?
AMeghalaya
BMizoram
CManipur
DNagaland
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Nagaland
1. In 1963 the Naga Hills district became the 16th state.
2. It took the name Nagaland.
3. Meghalaya became a separate state later, in 1972.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Formation of Northeastern states_
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