Regional Aspirations — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Political Science & International Relations MCQs on Regional Aspirations — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC.
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Question 1 of 40
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The first democratic election to Sikkim assembly in 1974 was swept by the
Correct Answer: Option A — Sikkim Congress
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sikkim Congress is the correct answer to “The first democratic election to Sikkim assembly in 1974 was swept by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 2 of 40
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When was Assam Provincial Congress formed?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1921
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1921 is the correct answer to “When was Assam Provincial Congress formed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 3 of 40
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Who is the first women chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer: Option A — Mahbooba Mufti
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mahbooba Mufti is the correct answer to “Who is the first women chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 4 of 40
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Match the following: Nature of Regional aspirations States List-I List-II a. Socio-religious identity leading to statehood 1. Nagaland/Mizoram b. Linguistic identity and tension with centre 2. Jharkhand/Chhattisgarh c. Regional imbalance leading to demand statehood 3. Punjab d. Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity 4. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer: Option A — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following: Nature of Regional aspirations States List-I List-II a. Socio-religious identity leading to statehood 1. Nagaland/Mizoram b. Linguistic identity and tension with centre 2. Jharkhand/Chhattisgarh c. Regional imbalance leading to demand statehood 3. Punjab d. Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity 4. Tamil Nadu”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 5 of 40
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During the period between 1953 and 1974, lots of influence on the politics of Kashmir was exercised by the
Correct Answer: Option A — Congress
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Congress is the correct answer to “During the period between 1953 and 1974, lots of influence on the politics of Kashmir was exercised by the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 6 of 40
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What is the full form of AFSPA?
Correct Answer: Option A — Armed Forces Special Powers Act
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Armed Forces Special Powers Act is the correct answer to “What is the full form of AFSPA”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 7 of 40
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What was the anther name of Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord?
Correct Answer: Option B — Punjab Accord
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab Accord is the correct answer to “What was the anther name of Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 8 of 40
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Article 370 was abolished in which of the following years?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2019 is the correct answer to “Article 370 was abolished in which of the following years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 9 of 40
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Who was the leader of the Naga National Council?
Correct Answer: Option D — Angame Zapu Phizo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Angame Zapu Phizo is the correct answer to “Who was the leader of the Naga National Council”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 10 of 40
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Which of the, following Article is related with imposing emergency in the nation?
Correct Answer: Option D — Art 352
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Art 352 is the correct answer to “Which of the, following Article is related with imposing emergency in the nation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 11 of 40
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The States Reorganisation Commission was appointed in which year?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1953
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1953 is the correct answer to “The States Reorganisation Commission was appointed in which year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 12 of 40
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The Punjab Accord was signed between the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal is the correct answer to “The Punjab Accord was signed between the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which region is referred to as the 'seven sisters'?
Correct Answer: Option D — North-East Region
Detailed Academic Explanation:
North-East Region is the correct answer to “Which region is referred to as the 'seven sisters'”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which two states were created in 1966?
Correct Answer: Option C — Punjab and Haryana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Punjab and Haryana is the correct answer to “Which two states were created in 1966”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 15 of 40
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Which Party was against Hindi as a national language?
Correct Answer: Option A — DMK
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DMK is the correct answer to “Which Party was against Hindi as a national language”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 16 of 40
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The AASU and the Asom Gana Sangram Parishad organised themselves as a regional political party called?
Correct Answer: Option D — Assam Gana Parishad
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Assam Gana Parishad is the correct answer to “The AASU and the Asom Gana Sangram Parishad organised themselves as a regional political party called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 17 of 40
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The Assam movement against Outsiders was held in which years
Correct Answer: Option B — 1979-85
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1979-85 is the correct answer to “The Assam movement against Outsiders was held in which years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 18 of 40
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The Mizoram Peace Accord was signed between which of the following leaders?
Correct Answer: Option A — Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga is the correct answer to “The Mizoram Peace Accord was signed between which of the following leaders”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 19 of 40
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Master Tara Singh was a leader of
Correct Answer: Option A — SGPC
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SGPC is the correct answer to “Master Tara Singh was a leader of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 20 of 40
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Nagaland state was created in the year
Correct Answer: Option B — 1963
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1963 is the correct answer to “Nagaland state was created in the year”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 21 of 40
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Bodo' is a community in
Correct Answer: Option B — Assam
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Assam is the correct answer to “Bodo' is a community in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 22 of 40
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The Constitution of India makes transitional and special provisions for . . . . . . . . : 1. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Nagaland 3. Assam 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct option:
Correct Answer: Option B — Only 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Only 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “The Constitution of India makes transitional and special provisions for . . . . . . . . : 1. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Nagaland 3. Assam 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct option:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 23 of 40
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Rajiv Gandhi joined active politics after
Correct Answer: Option D — 1980
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1980 is the correct answer to “Rajiv Gandhi joined active politics after”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 24 of 40
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Which of the following steps was not suggested by the United Nations on its resolution on Kashmir?
Correct Answer: Option D — Kashmir will be divided among both the nations
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kashmir will be divided among both the nations is the correct answer to “Which of the following steps was not suggested by the United Nations on its resolution on Kashmir”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 25 of 40
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When Meghalaya was carved out of Assam?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1972
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1972 is the correct answer to “When Meghalaya was carved out of Assam”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 26 of 40
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The DMK demanded the restoration of the name of which of the following railway station?
Correct Answer: Option A — Kallakudi Railway station
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Kallakudi Railway station is the correct answer to “The DMK demanded the restoration of the name of which of the following railway station”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 27 of 40
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Dravidian movement led to the formation of Dravida Kazhagam D. K. under the leadership of whom?
Correct Answer: Option A — E. V. Ramasami 'Periyar'
Detailed Academic Explanation:
E. V. Ramasami 'Periyar' is the correct answer to “Dravidian movement led to the formation of Dravida Kazhagam D. K. under the leadership of whom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 28 of 40
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The majority of the population in the region of Kashmir is of . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Muslims
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Muslims is the correct answer to “The majority of the population in the region of Kashmir is of . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 29 of 40
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The part of Kashmir occupied by the Pakistan is addressed by them as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Azad Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Azad Pakistan is the correct answer to “The part of Kashmir occupied by the Pakistan is addressed by them as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 30 of 40
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Which of the following Indian states have been involved in separatist movement?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of these
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of these is the correct answer to “Which of the following Indian states have been involved in separatist movement”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which of the following resolutions by the Akalis demanded regional autonomy in Punjab?
Correct Answer: Option C — Anandpur Sahib Resolution
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Anandpur Sahib Resolution is the correct answer to “Which of the following resolutions by the Akalis demanded regional autonomy in Punjab”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 32 of 40
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What is the full form of DMK?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is the correct answer to “What is the full form of DMK”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 33 of 40
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When Anandpur Sahib Resolution was passed?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1973
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1973 is the correct answer to “When Anandpur Sahib Resolution was passed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 34 of 40
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Who was the pioneer of the movement that was often called as Kashmiriyat?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sheikh Abdullah
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sheikh Abdullah is the correct answer to “Who was the pioneer of the movement that was often called as Kashmiriyat”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 35 of 40
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Who is the founder of the Mizo National Front?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lal Denga
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lal Denga is the correct answer to “Who is the founder of the Mizo National Front”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 36 of 40
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When did Indian Government launch operation Blue Star?
Correct Answer: Option D — June 1984
Detailed Academic Explanation:
June 1984 is the correct answer to “When did Indian Government launch operation Blue Star”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following movement is recognized as the most powerful regional movement of India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Dravid Movement
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dravid Movement is the correct answer to “Which of the following movement is recognized as the most powerful regional movement of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 38 of 40
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Name the original state from which Chattisgarh was carved out.
Correct Answer: Option D — Madhya Pradesh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Madhya Pradesh is the correct answer to “Name the original state from which Chattisgarh was carved out.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 39 of 40
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In 1965, the head of Jammu & Kashmir was regurgitated as Governor previously called as . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sadr-i-riyasat
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sadr-i-riyasat is the correct answer to “In 1965, the head of Jammu & Kashmir was regurgitated as Governor previously called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 40 of 40
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Sikkim became which State of India Union in 1975?
Correct Answer: Option C — 22nd
Detailed Academic Explanation:
22nd is the correct answer to “Sikkim became which State of India Union in 1975”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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