Which state was part of Nagaland before 1963?
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Which state was part of Nagaland before 1963?
Assam
After India became independent in 1947, the Naga territory initially remained a part of Assam. However, a strong nationalist movement began seeking a political union of the Naga tribes, and extremists demanded outright secession from the Indian union.
When was Nagaland from a separate state of India?
1 December 1963
It has an area of 16,579 square kilometres (6,401 sq mi) with a population of 1,980,602 per the 2011 Census of India, making it one of India’s smallest states. Nagaland became the 16th state of India on 1 December 1963….
| Nagaland | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Formation | 1 December 1963 |
| Capital | Kohima |
| Largest city | Dimapur |
On what basis was the state of Nagaland created in 1963?
In April 1962, the Nagaland Security Regulation, 1962, for the suppression of subversive activities, maintenance of essential supplies and services and control of military requirements was passed. In August 1962, a bill was moved in the Indian Parliament for creating a state of Nagaland.
Is Nagaland a part of India?
It is one of the smaller states of India. Nagaland is bounded by the Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh to the northeast, Manipur to the south, and Assam to the west and northwest and the country of Myanmar (Burma) to the east. The state capital is Kohima, located in the southern part of Nagaland.
When was Nagaland state formed?
November 30, 1963
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When did Nagaland became a state?
December 1, 1963
Part of Assam at the time of Indian Independence in 1947, Nagaland became a full fledged State on December 1, 1963, as a result of a political settlement with special constitutional guarantees (under Article 371A) and placed under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Under which act Nagaland was formed?
State of Nagaland Act, 1962
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| Act ID: | 196227 |
|---|---|
| Act Year: | 1962 |
| Short Title: | The State of Nagaland Act, 1962 |
| Long Title: | An Act to provide for the formation of the State of Nagaland and for matters connected therewith. |
| Ministry: | Ministry of Home Affairs |
How did Nagaland became the 16th state of India?
Nagaland became the first state in the north east to be bifurcated from Assam. On December 1,1963, the second President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan arrived by helicopter to formally declare Nagaland as the 16th state of India.
How did Nagaland became a full fledged state in 1963?
Part of Assam at the time of Indian Independence in 1947, Nagaland became a full fledged State on December 1, 1963, as a result of a political settlement with special constitutional guarantees (under Article 371A) and placed under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).