Consider the following pairs:
State – Description
I. Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks.
II. Nagaland : The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment Act.
III. Tripura : Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged State.
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Correct Answer: ✅ Option 3 (All the three)
All three pairs are correctly matched. The question combines facts related to the capitals, national parks, and constitutional history of northeastern states.
✅ Pair I is Correct: Arunachal Pradesh's capital Itanagar is named after the historic Ita Fort, and the state has two National Parks—Namdapha and Mouling.
✅ Pair II is Correct: Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963 through the State of Nagaland Act, 1962, following constitutional provisions for its creation.
✅ Pair III is Correct: Tripura was a Part 'C' State, became a Union Territory in 1956, and attained full statehood on 21 January 1972.
Short Notes: North-Eastern States – Formation and Features
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Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state in 1987.
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Ita Fort is a historical fort from which Itanagar derives its name.
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Namdapha National Park is one of India's largest protected areas.
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Nagaland became the 16th state of India in 1963.
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Tripura was a princely state before merging with India in 1949.
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Tripura and Manipur became full-fledged states in 1972.
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The North-East is often called the "Seven Sisters" region.
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Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?