In which year was the state of Nagaland created?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → 1963
Nagaland State was created in 1963; Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya followed in 1972, and Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh in 1987.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| – | – | 18-05 S1* | 23-05 S1 17-06 S3* | – |
* A similar question.
NCERT (2026-27): “The North-East … The region has witnessed a lot of change since 1947. Tripura, Manipur and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya were erstwhile Princely States which merged with India after Independence. The entire region of North-East has undergone considerable political reorganisation. Nagaland State was created in 1963; Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya in 1972 while Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh became separate States only in 1987.…” |