Correct option is C
The correct answer is (C) 36th Amendment.
Explanation:
The 36th Amendment Act (1975) granted full statehood to Sikkim, making it the 22nd state of India.
Information Booster:
- Before 1975, Sikkim was an Indian protectorate, governed under the special provisions of the Indian Constitution.
- May 16, 1975 – Sikkim officially became an Indian state after a referendum, where the majority of Sikkimese people voted for merging with India.
- The amendment added Article 371F to provide special provisions for Sikkim’s governance.
Additional Information:
- 33rd Amendment – Related to resignation procedures of MPs and MLAs.
- 37th Amendment – Provided Union Territory status to Mizoram in 1975.
- 34th Amendment – Addressed land reform laws in several states.