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Sikkim became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union in which year?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 1971
  2. 1973
  3. 1975
  4. 1980

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 1975

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) 1975 šŸ“š Explanation: Sikkim was originally an independent kingdom ruled by the Chogyal monarchy. Following a massive public referendum where the local population overwhelmingly voted to join India, the Indian Parliament passed the 36th Amendment Act. Consequently, in 1975, Sikkim was officially integrated as the 22nd full-fledged state of the Indian Union.