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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 58

Sikkim became a full-fledged State of the Indian Union in:

  1. 1974
  2. 1975
  3. 1976
  4. None of the above
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Answer: (B) 1975

Explanation

After a 1975 referendum, the 36th Amendment admitted Sikkim as a full state.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: it became an associate state in 1974.

  • (B) Correct

    Correct: the 36th Amendment made Sikkim the 22nd state on 16 May 1975.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: too late.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: 1975 is correct.