Solution of Chapter 8. Regional Aspirations (Politics In India Since Indepen Book)

Exercises

1

Match the following.


A



B



Nature of regional aspirations



States



(a) Socio-religious identity leading to statehood



i. Nagaland /Mizoram



(b) Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre



ii. Jharkhand /Chattisgarh



(c) Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood



iii. Punjab



(d) Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity



iv. Tamil Nadu
2

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.
3

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?
4

Why did the Anandpur Sahib Resolution become controversial?
5

Explain the internal divisions of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and describe how these lead to multiple regional aspirations in that State.
6

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.
7

The Assam movement was a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness. Explain.
8

All regional movements need not lead to separatist demands. Explain by giving examples from this chapter.
9

Regional demands from different parts of India exemplify the principle of unity with diversity. Do you agree? Give reasons.
10

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?