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Which Constitutional Amendment Act officially granted statehood to Arunachal Pradesh, elevating it from a Union Territory?
A. 50th Constitutional Amendment Act
B. 53rd Constitutional Amendment Act
C. 55th Constitutional Amendment Act✓ Correct Answer
D. 58th Constitutional Amendment Act
💡 Solution & Explanation
The 55th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1986 inserted Article 371H into the Constitution of India, providing special responsibilities to the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh with respect to law and order and conferring full statehood on February 20, 1987. Other options pertain to different amendments such as the Mizoram statehood or financial provisions. Arunachal Pradesh shares its international borders with Bhutan, China, and Myanmar.
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