Q. Which of the following states of India were Union Territories before becoming states ?
Himachal Pradesh → Was a Union Territory from 1950 until it became a full-fledged state in 1971.
Manipur → Was a Union Territory from 1956 until it attained statehood in 1972.
Tripura → Was a Union Territory from 1956 until it became a state in 1972.
Sikkim → Was not a Union Territory; it was a protectorate and later merged with India in 1975 to become a state.
? So, the states that were Union Territories before becoming states are Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Tripura.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Himachal Pradesh → Was a Union Territory from 1950 until it became a full-fledged state in 1971.
Manipur → Was a Union Territory from 1956 until it attained statehood in 1972.
Tripura → Was a Union Territory from 1956 until it became a state in 1972.
Sikkim → Was not a Union Territory; it was a protectorate and later merged with India in 1975 to become a state.
? So, the states that were Union Territories before becoming states are Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, and Tripura.