Correct option is D
The correct answer is (d) Nagaland → Tripura → Mizoram
Explanation:
● Nagaland became a state on 1 December 1963, making it the oldest among the given options.
● Tripura attained statehood on 21 January 1972, becoming the next in sequence.
● Mizoram became a full-fledged state much later, on 20 February 1987, hence placed last in the chronology.
Information Booster:
● Nagaland was India’s 16th state.
● Tripura & Meghalaya gained statehood on the same day in 1972.
● Mizoram was initially a Union Territory before 1987.
● Northeast region saw major reorganisations post 1960.
● Statehood is granted through parliamentary acts.
Information Booster:
● Nagaland capital – Kohima.
● Tripura capital – Agartala.
● Mizoram capital – Aizawl.