Which state became the 25th state of India on 30th May, 1987?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Goa
On May 30, 1987, Goa officially became the 25th state of India. Prior to this, Goa was a union territory, administered directly by the central government.
Goa was indeed granted statehood on May 30th, 1987, becoming the 25th state of India. Telangana achieved statehood much later, in 2014. Haryana and Gujarat were already states before 1987.