Question 1 of 9intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

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

Correct Answer

((a) - (iii)) Punjab

((b) - (iv)) Tamil Nadu

((c) - (ii)) Jharkhand /Chattisgarh

((d) - (i)) Nagaland /Mizoram

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 1 | (Chapter: 23)
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Explanation

The matching is based on the nature of regional aspirations in different states. Punjab witnessed demands based on socio-religious identity related to Sikh identity. Tamil Nadu saw movements based on linguistic identity, particularly the Dravidian movement. Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were formed due to regional imbalance and backwardness. Nagaland and Mizoram experienced secessionist demands rooted in tribal identity, as the context states that 'First Nagaland and then Mizoram witnessed strong movements demanding separation from India.'

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify that Nagaland/Mizoram had secessionist movements based on tribal identity as mentioned in the context about 'strong movements demanding separation from India'

  2. Step 2: Match Punjab with socio-religious identity as it relates to Sikh identity and the Anandpur Sahib Resolution mentioned in the context

  3. Step 3: Match Tamil Nadu with linguistic identity as the context mentions 'some groups from the Dravid movement briefly toyed with the idea of a separate country'

  4. Step 4: Match Jharkhand/Chhattisgarh with regional imbalance leading to statehood demand

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