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    Which Constitutional Amendment led to inclusion of Sikkim in the Indian Union?
    Question

    Which Constitutional Amendment led to inclusion of Sikkim in the Indian Union?

    A.

    33rd Amendment

    B.

    37th Amendment

    C.

    36th Amendment

    D.

    34th Amendment

    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.

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