When Himachal Pradesh was granted full statehood in 1971, it become:
When Himachal Pradesh was granted full statehood in 1971, it become: Correct Answer 18<sup>th</sup> state of India
The correct answer is the 18th state of India.
Important Points
- Himachal Pradesh became a part C state on 26th January 1950 the implementation of the Constitution of India.
- Bilaspur was merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1st July 1954.
- Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1st November 1956.
- Kangra and most of the other hill areas of Punjab were merged with H.P. on 1st November 1966 though its status remained that of a Union Territory.
- On 18th December 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25th January 1971.
- Thus H.P. emerged as the eighteenth state of the Indian Union.
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