On 21st January 2022, three states observed their 50th Statehood Day,  which of the following is NOT one amongst these three?  

 

Key Points

On 21st January 2022, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura celebrated their 50th
Statehood Day. Therefore, the state that did not observe its 50th Statehood Day on that date is Nagaland. 

Important Points 

Nagaland, however, became a state of India on December 1, 1963. Because it became a state earlier than the other three, its 50th anniversary of statehood was also earlier (December 1, 2013). Therefore, Nagaland did not celebrate its 50th Statehood Day on January 21, 2022.

Additional Information Manipur is a state in northeastern India. It became a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972, along with Meghalaya and Tripura. Before that, it was a Union Territory. Therefore, January 21st is observed as Manipur's Statehood Day.

• Meghalaya was initially created as an autonomous state within Assam in 1970. This was in recognition of the distinct tribal cultures and aspirations of the people living in the Khasi, Jaintia, and Garo hills.

• Tripura is a state in Northeast India. Like Manipur and Meghalaya, it also gained full statehood on January 21, 1972. Prior to this, Tripura was a Union Territory. Therefore, January 21st is observed as Tripura's Statehood Day, and in 2022, they celebrated the 50th anniversary of becoming a state.