Question

From which state was Meghalaya carved out?

• A. Manipur
• B. Tripura
• C. Arunachal Pradesh
• D. Assam

Hint:

Remember: Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland were all created from Assam at different times.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Historical Background.
Meghalaya was formed as a separate state on 21st January 1972. It was carved out of Assam to preserve the cultural identity and autonomy of the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo tribes.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Manipur: Incorrect, Manipur was already a separate state.
(B) Tripura: Incorrect, Tripura was never the parent state of Meghalaya.
(C) Arunachal Pradesh: Incorrect, Arunachal Pradesh has no relation to Meghalaya’s formation.
(D) Assam: Correct — Meghalaya was carved out from Assam.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (D) Assam, as Meghalaya became a separate state from Assam in 1972.