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  • - Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
  • - Duration: 10 minutes
  • - Number of Questions: 10

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Test: Regional Discontent - 1 - Question 1
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What is the main external issue concerning Jammu & Kashmir?

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The main external issue concerning Jammu & Kashmir is Pakistan's claim on the Kashmir valley, which has been a major point of conflict between India and Pakistan since 1947.

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Which article of the Indian Constitution granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir?

Detailed Solution: Question 2

Article 370 of the Indian Constitution granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir, providing greater autonomy to the state compared to other states in India.

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What was the result of Operation Blue Star in 1984?

Detailed Solution: Question 3

Operation Blue Star in 1984 resulted in the successful flushing out of militants from the Golden Temple in Amritsar, although it also caused damage to the holy place.

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What was the main objective of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution of 1973?

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The main objective of the Anandpur Sahib Resolution of 1973 was to demand greater political autonomy for the Punjab region within India, not secession.

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What was the major provision of the Punjab Accord signed in 1985?

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The major provision of the Punjab Accord signed in 1985 was the sharing of water resources through a tribunal between states, addressing a key issue related to water distribution.

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What event followed the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984?

Detailed Solution: Question 6

Following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984, anti-Sikh riots occurred across the country, leading to widespread violence against Sikhs.

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Which Indian state had a demand for Punjabi to be the official language during the linguistic reorganization of states in 1956?

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Punjab had a demand for Punjabi to be the official language during the linguistic reorganization of states in 1956.

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What led to the resurgence of terrorist activities in Punjab in the late 1980s?

Detailed Solution: Question 8

The resurgence of terrorist activities in Punjab in the late 1980s was primarily due to the soft policies of the state government, which allowed militant groups to take advantage.

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Which political party emerged victorious in Punjab after the end of militancy in the mid-1990s?

Detailed Solution: Question 9

After the end of militancy in the mid-1990s, the alliance of Shiromani Akali Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in Punjab.

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What was the objective of the Rangnath Mishra Commission formed after the Punjab Accord?

Detailed Solution: Question 10

The objective of the Rangnath Mishra Commission formed after the Punjab Accord was to investigate the killing of innocent Sikhs during the 1984 riots, seeking justice for the victims.

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