Regional Aspirations — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Political Science & International Relations MCQs on Regional Aspirations — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC.
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Question 1 of 35
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Who started the separatist movement in Nagaland?
Correct Answer: Option A — A. Z. Phizo
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A. Z. Phizo is the correct answer to “Who started the separatist movement in Nagaland”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 2 of 35
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What is the full form of SGPC?
Correct Answer: Option A — Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee is the correct answer to “What is the full form of SGPC”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 3 of 35
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The capital city of Assam was established at Dispur (Guwahati) in
Correct Answer: Option A — 1973
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1973 is the correct answer to “The capital city of Assam was established at Dispur (Guwahati) in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 4 of 35
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Which of the following issues was raised by the Akali Dal during 1980?
Correct Answer: Option A — Distribution of water between it and other states
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Distribution of water between it and other states is the correct answer to “Which of the following issues was raised by the Akali Dal during 1980”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 5 of 35
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When was Article 370 removed from the Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer: Option D — 5th August 2019
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5th August 2019 is the correct answer to “When was Article 370 removed from the Jammu and Kashmir”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 6 of 35
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What are some of the problems that India faced immediately after the independence?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “What are some of the problems that India faced immediately after the independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 7 of 35
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The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir was framed by . . . . . . . .?
Correct Answer: Option C — A special constituent assembly set up by state
Detailed Academic Explanation:
A special constituent assembly set up by state is the correct answer to “The constitution of Jammu & Kashmir was framed by . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 8 of 35
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Which of the following king merged Jammu and Kashmir princely state as a union of states in India?
Correct Answer: Option C — King Hari Singh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
King Hari Singh is the correct answer to “Which of the following king merged Jammu and Kashmir princely state as a union of states in India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 9 of 35
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What became the name of Eastem India Tribal Union during 1960?
Correct Answer: Option C — All Party Hills Conference
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All Party Hills Conference is the correct answer to “What became the name of Eastem India Tribal Union during 1960”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 10 of 35
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In which year agreement took place between Sheikh Abdullah and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1974
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1974 is the correct answer to “In which year agreement took place between Sheikh Abdullah and Prime Minister Indira Gandhi”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 11 of 35
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Which of the following schedules of the Constitution of India are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir? 1. Fifth Schedule 2. Sixth Schedule 3. Seventh Schedule Select the correct option:
Correct Answer: Option C — 3 only
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 only is the correct answer to “Which of the following schedules of the Constitution of India are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir? 1. Fifth Schedule 2. Sixth Schedule 3. Seventh Schedule Select the correct option:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 12 of 35
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Which of the following ideologies was supported by the E. V. Ramaswami Naicker?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following ideologies was supported by the E. V. Ramaswami Naicker”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 13 of 35
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Which students group led the anti-foreigner movement in Assam?
Correct Answer: Option B — All Assam Students' Union
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All Assam Students' Union is the correct answer to “Which students group led the anti-foreigner movement in Assam”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 14 of 35
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Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under which of the following articles of the constitution?
Correct Answer: Option A — Article 370
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Article 370 is the correct answer to “Jammu and Kashmir was accorded special status under which of the following articles of the constitution”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 15 of 35
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The split in the DMK took place after the death of which of the following leaders?
Correct Answer: Option A — C. N. Annadurai
Detailed Academic Explanation:
C. N. Annadurai is the correct answer to “The split in the DMK took place after the death of which of the following leaders”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 16 of 35
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The main presence of the Dravidian movement was present in which of the following states?
Correct Answer: Option A — Tamil Nadu
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tamil Nadu is the correct answer to “The main presence of the Dravidian movement was present in which of the following states”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 17 of 35
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The Assam movement started due to which of the following reasons?
Correct Answer: Option A — Increase in the number of illegal immigrants in the state
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increase in the number of illegal immigrants in the state is the correct answer to “The Assam movement started due to which of the following reasons”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 18 of 35
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What is the full form of PDP?
Correct Answer: Option A — People's Democratic Party
Detailed Academic Explanation:
People's Democratic Party is the correct answer to “What is the full form of PDP”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 19 of 35
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When did Goa get Independence from the Portuguese?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1961
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1961 is the correct answer to “When did Goa get Independence from the Portuguese”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 20 of 35
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What is the full name of AASU?
Correct Answer: Option A — All Assam Students Union
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All Assam Students Union is the correct answer to “What is the full name of AASU”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 21 of 35
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On the question of diversity which approach is adopted by India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Democratic approach
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Democratic approach is the correct answer to “On the question of diversity which approach is adopted by India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 22 of 35
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When did Sheikh Abdullah became the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir
Correct Answer: Option D — 1974
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1974 is the correct answer to “When did Sheikh Abdullah became the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 23 of 35
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Why there was a war between India and Pakistan in Kashmir during October 1947?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pakistan has send infiltrators on the lands of Kashmir
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pakistan has send infiltrators on the lands of Kashmir is the correct answer to “Why there was a war between India and Pakistan in Kashmir during October 1947”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 24 of 35
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Who was the ruler of princely state Jammu and Kashmir after the independence?
Correct Answer: Option A — Maharaja Hari Singh
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Maharaja Hari Singh is the correct answer to “Who was the ruler of princely state Jammu and Kashmir after the independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 25 of 35
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Kashmir became the part of India after signing which of the following documents?
Correct Answer: Option A — Instrument of Accession
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Instrument of Accession is the correct answer to “Kashmir became the part of India after signing which of the following documents”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 26 of 35
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Which of the following was not the provision of Punjab Accord?
Correct Answer: Option D — Resuming of trade of Punjab with Pakistan
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Resuming of trade of Punjab with Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which of the following was not the provision of Punjab Accord”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 27 of 35
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The insurgency started to increase in Kashmir from which of the following years?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1989
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1989 is the correct answer to “The insurgency started to increase in Kashmir from which of the following years”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 28 of 35
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What was the codename of the operation carried out by the Indian army in Amritsar?
Correct Answer: Option B — Operation Blue Star
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Operation Blue Star is the correct answer to “What was the codename of the operation carried out by the Indian army in Amritsar”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 29 of 35
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Why operation Blue star was launched by Indian Army and Government of lndia?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A and B is the correct answer to “Why operation Blue star was launched by Indian Army and Government of lndia”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 30 of 35
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Who was the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, that belong to Indian National Congress?
Correct Answer: Option A — Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq is the correct answer to “Who was the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, that belong to Indian National Congress”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 31 of 35
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Which of the following party was famous in the Jammu and Kashmir during the initial years after the independence of India?
Correct Answer: Option B — National Conference
Detailed Academic Explanation:
National Conference is the correct answer to “Which of the following party was famous in the Jammu and Kashmir during the initial years after the independence of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 32 of 35
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What was the consequence of the agitation of the Punjabi people for a separate state?
Correct Answer: Option A — Their demands were accepted and Punjab was separated from Haryana
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Their demands were accepted and Punjab was separated from Haryana is the correct answer to “What was the consequence of the agitation of the Punjabi people for a separate state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
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Question 33 of 35
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How many princely states existed at the time of independence of India?
Correct Answer: Option D — 565
Detailed Academic Explanation:
565 is the correct answer to “How many princely states existed at the time of independence of India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 34 of 35
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Which of the following parties has led the movement for the formation of the Punjabi Suba?
Correct Answer: Option B — Akali Dal
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Akali Dal is the correct answer to “Which of the following parties has led the movement for the formation of the Punjabi Suba”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
Question 35 of 35
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Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated on
Correct Answer: Option A — 31st October 1984
Detailed Academic Explanation:
31st October 1984 is the correct answer to “Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated on”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Regional Aspirations.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Regional Aspirations
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