alleryThe Khasi, Jaintia and Garo demands led to the formation of which state?
AMeghalaya
BTripura
CManipur
DMizoram
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Meghalaya
1. The Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills and Garo Hills formed an autonomous state in 1970.
2. In 1972 it became the separate state of Meghalaya.
3. Mizoram was carved from the Mizo Hills.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Formation of Northeastern states_
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