Arunachal Pradesh was granted statehood in _________.

1972

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1984

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1985

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1987

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Solution

The correct option is D 1987
Arunachal Pradesh was known as the North-East Frontier Agency till 1972. On 20th January 1972, the area was renamed as "Arunachal Pradesh". In the same year it was declared as a full-fledged Union Territory. It was granted Statehood in 20th February 1987.

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