BECAME a part of the Indian union in 1962 and attained statehood in 1987.Goa became a full-fledged state on 30th May 1987.Goa is the only state in India to have a uniform civil code.The National Institute of Oceanography is situated at Panaji in Goa.The high court of Goa is situated in Mumbai. Sikkim became a state of India in 1975.Sikkim became a state of India by the 36th CONSTITUTIONAL amendment.It is the second smallest state in India after Goa.Assam is known as the gateway to the northeastern states of India.Kamarupa is the old name of Assam.Bihu is a major festival celebrated in Assam.Kerala is the state known as GOD's own country.The total geographical area of Kerala is about 38,863 km2.Anamudi is the highest PEAK in Kerala.