Test: Regional Aspirations - 2 - Humanities/Arts MCQ

A-2: In 1972, the creation of Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh took place.
B-1: In 1987, the Assam Movement led by AASU ended with the formation of AGP (Asom Gana Parishad).
C-3: In 1984, Operation Blue Star was carried out in the Golden Temple.
D-4: In 1961, Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule.

• The Assertion is correct as regional aspirations have indeed shaped political dynamics in India, leading to various movements and demands for recognition and autonomy.
• The Reason is also true; however, it describes a misinterpretation of the Indian approach. India actually prioritizes the recognition of regional identities alongside maintaining national unity, rather than enforcing uniformity.
• Since the Reason does not accurately explain the Assertion, the correct answer is Option B.

- Statement i is correct as the Akali Dal was indeed formed in 1920 and played a significant role in the political landscape of Punjab, particularly regarding the demand for a Punjabi-speaking state.

- Statement ii is accurate; the Anandpur Sahib Resolution articulated the relationship between the Sikh community and the Indian state, emphasizing their demands.

- Statement iii is also correct; Operation Blue Star targeted militants in the Golden Temple and led to damage, which hurt Sikh sentiments.

- Statement iv correctly states that the Punjab pact signed by Rajiv Gandhi addressed the water-sharing disputes between Punjab and Haryana, making all statements valid. Thus, the correct answer is Option D.

Statement I is true because the Assam movement from 1979 to 1985 was led by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) against the large-scale migration into Assam.
Statement II is false because the main demand of the Assam movement was to expel all migrants who entered the state after 1951, not 1961.

After the death of Mufti Mohammad Sayeed in April 2016, his daughter, Mehbooba Mufti, became the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Following its liberation from Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa, along with Daman and Diu, was declared a Union Territory by the Indian government.

- Statement i is correct because Raja Hari Singh did sign the instrument of accession to India, which formally integrated Jammu and Kashmir into India.

- Statement ii is also correct as Jammu and Kashmir is indeed divided into the regions of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh.

- Statement iii is incorrect because Article 370 grants special autonomy to Jammu and Kashmir, making it different from other states in India.

- Statement iv is incorrect because a plebiscite has not been conducted despite the initial promise made at the time of accession.

Thus, the correct answer is Option A: i and ii.

In the 2002 assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the national conference was replaced by the People’s Democratic Party, and the Congress government came to power, marking a significant political change in the region.

Statement I is true because the Mizo National Front (MNF) led a secessionist movement due to the Assam government's inadequate response to the famine in 1959.
Statement II is true because the 1986 peace agreement between the Indian government and the MNF resulted in Mizoram being granted full statehood with special powers.

Jammu and Kashmir were given special autonomy compared to other Indian states under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. This provision allowed the state to have its own constitution and significant autonomy in its internal matters.