Administrative Divisions in India and their Population
When did Goa,...
Question
When did Goa, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu were merged with Union of India?
A
12 March 1961
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12 March 1962
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12 March 1963
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D
12 March 1964
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Solution
The correct option is D 12 March 1962 On 12 March 1962, Goa, Dadra, Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu were merged with Union of India. Dadra and Nagar Haveli was administered as a de-facto state,before becoming a union territory in 1962. Daman and Diu were administered as part of the union territory of Goa, Daman and Diu between 1962 and 1987. It became separate union territory when Goa was granted statehood.