Regional Aspirations

Match the following. A Nature of regional aspirations (a) Socio-religious identity leading to statehood (b) Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre (c) Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood (d) Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity

B States i. Nagaland /Mizoram ii. Jharkhand /Chattisgarh iii. Punjab iv. Tamil Nadu

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?

Why did the Anandpur Sahib Resolution become controversial?

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

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.

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

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

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

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 Missing brothers and sisters are our dear ones.’ — SANJIB BARUAH