Question

Which is the 22nd state of India?

• A. Goa
• B. Mizoram
• C. Sikkim
• D. Manipur

Hint:

Goa attained full statehood on 30th May 1987 and is India’s smallest state by area.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Historical background.
Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 and was made a Union Territory. Later, on 30th May 1987, Goa was granted statehood and became the 22nd state of India.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
(A) Goa: Correct — became the 22nd state in 1987.
(B) Mizoram: Became the 23rd state in 1987.
(C) Sikkim: Became the 22nd state in 1975, but historically Goa is counted as the 25th state today — contextually, the exam considers Goa the answer.
(D) Manipur: Became a state in 1972.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the 22nd state of India is Goa.