Match the following states with their regional political movements: Column A (State) Column B (Political Movement) i. Telangana A. Gorkhaland Movement ii. Assam B. Demand for a Separate State iii. West Bengal C. Naga Insurgency iv. Nagaland D. Assam Movement for Autonomy and Ethnic Identity

The correct answer is 'i - B, ii - D, iii - A, iv - C' Key Points Telangana - Demand for a Separate State: The Telangana movement was a political movement for the creation of a new state, Telangana, from the existing state of Andhra Pradesh in India. Due to various socio-economic and cultural reasons, the demand for a separate state gained momentum and led to the formation of Telangana in 2014. Assam - Assam Movement for Autonomy and Ethnic Identity: The Assam Movement, also known as the Assam Agitation, was a popular movement led by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP) in the 1970s and 1980s. The movement aimed at protecting the indigenous Assamese people and their ethnic identity, focusing on issues like the detection and deportation of illegal immigrants. West Bengal - Gorkhaland Movement: The Gorkhaland Movement is a demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland in India, predominantly in the Darjeeling Hills and surrounding areas in West Bengal. It is driven by the ethnic Gorkha population who seek to preserve their cultural identity and achieve administrative and political autonomy. Nagaland - Naga Insurgency: The Naga Insurgency is one of the oldest insurgencies in India, with the Naga people seeking independence from India or greater autonomy. The movement has been marked by armed conflict and negotiations, aiming to address the political and cultural aspirations of the Naga people. Additional Information Other Options Explained: Option 2: Incorrect as it mismatches the states with their movements (e.g., Telangana is not associated with the Gorkhaland Movement). Option 3: Incorrect as it misattributes the movements to incorrect states (e.g., Nagaland is not linked to the Gorkhaland Movement). Option 4: Incorrect as it incorrectly pairs the states and movements (e.g., Assam is not associated with the Gorkhaland Movement).