Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional and historical background of Sikkim: 1. Sikkim merged with the Indian Union as the 22nd state under the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act 1975. 2. Khangchendzonga the peak referenced by PM Modi as the protector of Sikkim is the worlds second highest mountain peak. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: Sikkim merged with the Indian Union on 16 May 1975 becoming the 22nd state under the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act 1975. Statement 2 is incorrect: Khangchendzonga at 8586 metres is the worlds third highest mountain peak after Mount Everest and K2. It lies on the Sikkim Nepal border. PM Modi on 24 May 2026 referred to its five treasures as a symbol of Sikkim journey toward Viksit Sikkim 2047.
