Match List-I (Region) with List-II (Issue/Movement): List-I (Region) List-II (Issue/Movement) (A) Punjab (I) Dravidian movement; protests against Hindi as national language (B) Assam (II) Agitation by students against illegal immigrants; AASU movement (C) Mizoram (III) Demand for Punjabi-speaking separate state; Anandpur Sahib Resolution (D) Tamil Nadu (IV) Armed insurgency; Mizo National Front led movement; Mizo Accord 1986 Choose the correct answer:

The correct answer is - A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I Key Points Punjab (A-III) The Punjabi Suba movement demanded a separate state for Punjabi speakers, which led to the trifurcation of Punjab in 1966. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973) was a significant document asserting regional autonomy and specific religious and political rights for the Sikh community. Assam (B-II) The All Assam Students Union (AASU) led a massive movement from 1979 to 1985 against illegal immigrants (primarily from Bangladesh). This movement culminated in the signing of the Assam Accord in 1985 to identify and deport foreigners. Mizoram (C-IV) The Mizo National Front (MNF) , led by Laldenga , started an armed insurgency for independence after the "Mautam" famine in 1959. Peace was restored with the Mizo Accord of 1986 , which granted Mizoram full statehood with special protections. Tamil Nadu (D-I) The Dravidian movement , rooted in self-respect and social equality, strongly opposed the imposition of Hindi as the sole national language. The Anti-Hindi agitations of the 1960s were instrumental in ensuring that English continued as an official language of the Union. Additional Information Regional Aspirations These movements often arise from feelings of alienation , cultural identity preservation, or perceived economic neglect by the central government. The Indian Constitution handles these through mechanisms like Article 371 and the Sixth Schedule , which provide varying degrees of autonomy to different regions. Key Personalities E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) was the pioneer of the Dravidian movement in South India. Laldenga transitioned from a rebel leader to the first Chief Minister of the state of Mizoram after the 1986 accord. Master Tara Singh was a prominent leader in the early stages of the Punjabi Suba movement.