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Which of the states was earlier known as North East Frontier Agency?
1. West Bengal
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Orissa

Which of the states was earlier known as North East Frontier Agency?
1. West Bengal
2. Arunachal Pradesh
3. Assam
4. Orissa
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  1. Correct Answer – Option 2 : Arunachal Pradesh

    The correct answer is Arunachal Pradesh.

    • On 20th Feb 1987, Arunachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state.
    • It was known as North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) till 1972.
    • It gained Union Territory status on 20 January 1972 and was renamed Arunachal Pradesh.
    • It was then controlled by the Ministry of External Affairs with the Governor of Assam acting as an agent to the President of India.
    • Itanagar is the capital of the state.
    • On 15th August 1975, an elected Legislative Assembly was constituted and the first Council of Ministers assumed office.
    • The first general election to the Assembly was held in February 1978.
    • As per the census of 2011, the population is 1382611 having 26 towns and 38643 villages.
    • The state has lush green forests and deep river valleys.
    • Arunachal Pradesh:
      • Governor – B. D Mishra
      • Chief Minister – Pema Khandu 
      • Capital – Itanagar
      • Number of District- 19
      • Some of the important festivals of the State are Mopin, Solung, Lossar,  Boori-boot, Sherdukpens, Dree, Si-Donyi, Reh, Nyokum.
    • The Arunachal Pradesh State Election Commission in support of State Govt. has successfully conducted and completed Panchayati Raj Elections in the State in the month of May 2008 for speedy development in the village and grass-root level.
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