Question

The easternmost state of India is ________
a. Arunachal Pradesh
b. Manipur
c. Mizoram
d. Nagaland

Answer 1

Hint:
At the time of independence, the area was incorporated into Assam. But the involvement of China with an unsettled frontier has made this region of military significance to the country.


Complete step by step solution:
Arunachal Pradesh, meaning "Land of the Rising Sun," has long been a recognized region of the Indian subcontinent, mentioned in ancient Hindu literature such as the Kalika-Purana and the Mahabharata and Ramayana epic poems.
On 20 February 1987, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state.
On 20 January 1972, it acquired the status of a Union Territory and was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.

Administration-
An elected Legislative Assembly was formed on 15 August 1975 and the first Council of Ministers assumed office.
The Assembly's first general election was held in February 1978.
The state is divided administratively into sixteen districts.
The capital of the state is Itanagar
Itanagar is named after Ita Fort, founded in the 14th century AD, which means fort of bricks.

Arunachal in Ancient Times-
Arunachal Pradesh is stated in the Kalika Purana and Mahabharata literature.
The Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas are that place.
It was here that the sage Parashuram atoned for his sin, meditated on the sage Vyasa, established his kingdom with King Bismaka, and married his consort Rukmini to Lord Krishna.
In various places in Arunachal Pradesh, the widely dispersed archaeological remains bear witness to its rich cultural heritage.


Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
China claims part of the state as "South Tibet," while controlled by India, the easternmost part of the Indian-administered territory is located in this disputed area.
Until 1972, during the British colonial period, it was known as the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA).