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SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 49

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q49

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Which of the following Amendments of the Constitution of India gave the status of state to Goa?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 56th Amendment.

  • The 56th Amendment to the Constitution of India gave statehood to Goa.
  • The Indian Army invaded here on December 19, 1961, liberated this area and Goa joined India.
  • Its sub-regions Daman and Diu and Goa were included in the Constitution of India as a federal territory.
  • Goa became the 25th state of India.