Political Science

Regional Aspirations

Question:

Name the three social and political regions of the Northern most state of India.

Answer:

Names of the three social and political regions of the Northern most state of India”
(i) Jammu (ii) Kashmir (iii) Ladakh

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Regional Aspirations

Q 1.

When was first normal election held in Punjab after violence?

Q 2.

Match the following:
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Q 3.

Which Prime Minister expressed regret over violence against Sikhs after Indira Gandhi's death?

Q 4.

Which accord proved to be a turning point in the history of Mizoram?

Q 5.

Who were the signatories of Punjab Accord of 1985?

Q 6.

What was the role of Congress in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir?

Q 7.

Read the passage  given below carefully and answer thequestions:
The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through democratic negotiations rather than through suppression. Look at the situation in the eighties-militancy had erupted in Punjab: problems were persisting in the North-East: students in Assam were agitating; Kashmir valley was  on the boil. Instead of treating these as simple law and order problems, the Government of India reached negotiated settlement with regional movements. This produced a reconciliation which reduced the tensions existing in many regions. The example of Mizoram shows how political settlement can resolve the problem of separatism effectively.
Questions
1. How are regional aspirations dangerous for the unity of country?
2. What is meant by democratic negotiations?
3. Who was leading agitation in Assam?

4. What steps were taken by government of India to respond regional aspirations?

Q 8.

1. The 22nd State of India due to its merger.
2. The state out of which the states of Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh were created.
3. Article 370 has a special significance for this state of India.
4. The state whose leader signed an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi.
5. An important state whose leader was Lai Denga.
6. Two states which were not part of state of Assam at the time of India's Independence.
7. The state associated with Golden Temple and ‘Operation Blue Star'.

Q 9.

Mention the outcomes of Assam Accord of 1985.

Q 10.

What was the main outcome of Rajiv Gandhi-Longowal accord in July 1985?

Q 11.

Read the passage and answer the questions below:
One of Hazarika's songs dwells
on the unity theme; the seven states of north-eastern India become seven sisters born of the same
mother ˜Meghalaya went own
way …., Arunachal too separated and Mizoram appeared in Assam's gateway as a groom to marry another
daughter.' The song ends with
a determination to keep the unity of the Assamese with other smaller nationalities that are left in the present-day Assam- ˜the Karbis and the Mising brothers and sisters are our dear ones.'
”Sanjib Baruah
(a) Which unity is the poet talking about?
(b) Why were some States of North ¬East created separately out of the erstwhile State of Assam?
(c) Do you think that the same theme of unity could apply to all the regions of India? Why?

Q 12.

What is the significance of Article 370? Ans. Article 370 signifies special status of Kashmir:

Q 13.

Read the passage given below carefully and answer thequestions:
The Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985 is the best example of such movements against ‘outsiders'. The Assamese suspected that there were huge number of illegal Bengali Muslim settlers from Bangladesh. They felt that unless these foreign nationals are detected and deported they would reduce the indigenous Assamese into a minority. There were other economic issues too. There was widespread poverty and unemployment in Assam despite the existence of natural resources like oil, tea and coal. It was felt that these were drained out of the State without any commensurate benefit to the people.
Questions
1. Name the group that led movement against outsiders in 1979.
2. Why did Assamese seek the detection and deportation of outsiders?
3. What were the economic issues taken up as a part of movement?

Q 14.

Highlight any two characteristics of Dravidian movement.

Q 15.

Jammu and Kashmir state comprised of which three social and political regions?

Q 16.

Name the three social and political regions of the Northern most state of India.

Q 17.

Which students group led the anti foreigner movement in Assam?

Q 18.

What do you mean by Seven Sisters?

Q 19.

All regional movements need not lead to separatist demands. Explain by giving examples from this chapter.

Q 20.

In what ways the issue of outsiders continues to be a live issue in Assam?

Q 21.

Explain the internal divisions of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and describe how these lead to multiple regional aspirations in that State.

Q 22.

Which communities wanted separate states in the North East region?

Q 23.

What was Goa problem? How was Goa liberated and how did it become part of Indian Union?

Q 24.

How did India meet with the challenge of diversity?

Q 25.

How was DMK entered in Indian Politics?

Q 26.

When did Independent India first use referendum procedure?

Q 27.

"Regional aspirations, regional inbalances and regionalism are a hindrance in the way of national unity of India". Do you agree with the statement?

Q 28.

Regional demands from different parts of India exemplify the principle of unity with diversity. Do you agree? Give reasons.

Q 29.

What were the main provisions of the Punjab accord? In what way can they be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and its neighbouring States?

Q 30.

Why were the seven small states created in North-East India?

Q 31.

What does the special status given to J & K under Article 370 mean?

Q 32.

The Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness. Explain.

Q 33.

What are the various positions on the issue of regional autonomy for Kashmir? Which of these do you think are justifiable? Give reasons for your answer.

Q 34.

Why did the Anandpur Sahib Resolution become controversial?

Q 35.

Regional aspirations of the people of North-East get expressed in different ways. These include movements against outsiders, movement for greater autonomy and movement for separate . national existence. On the map of the North-East, using different shades for these three, show the States where these expressions are prominently found.

Q 36.

State one similarity and one difference between the crisis in Punjab and Assam during 1980s.

Q 37.

What were the main provisions of Punjab Accord of 1985? How has peace been restored on seewar lines in Punjab?

Q 38.

Describe the secessionist movement of Mizos. How as per the provisions of constitution, was it resolved on accommodation of diversities?

Q 39.

On a political outline map of India locate and label the following and symbolise them as indicated:

Q 40.

Describe the outcome of Anandpur Sahib Resolution of 1973.