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Q. Which one of the following is NOT one of the eight “Ashtalakshmi” states?

[A] Arunachal Pradesh

[B] Assam

[C] Manipur

[D] West Bengal

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanations – The “Ashtalakshmi” states refer to the eight northeastern states of India: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim.

Source: The Hindu

Q. Which one of the following is NOT one of the eight “Ashtalakshmi” states?

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