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Question
Which city was served as a common capital to both Assam and Meghalaya states ??
1. Itanagar
2. Shillong
3. Guwahati
4. Aizwal
Answer
Itanagar is the capital of Arunachal Pradesh.
Aizwal is the capital of Mizoram.
These 2 options we can rule out.
Now remaining are Guwahati and Shillong.
Guwahati is the largest city in Assam but not the capital. It is the major commercial and cultural hub.
Dispur is home to key government institutions including Assamese Secretariat ang legislative assemblies.
Dispur is the capital of Assam !!!
Shillong is the capital of Meghalaya.
Till 1972, Shillong was the common capital of both Assam and Meghalaya.
In 1972 , Meghalaya was carved out of Assam and became a new state.
Meghalaya retained Shillong as its capital after becoming separate state.
Till then, Shillong was the common capital to both Assam and Meghalaya.
Shillong is the correct answer,