Question 2554
Match the regional movements in India listed in LIST-I with their underlying socio-political drivers or specific context listed in LIST-II. LIST-I (Regional Movement) LIST-II (Driver/Context) A. Assam Movement I. Insider-outsider interregional conflicts seeking local preference B. Telangana Movement II. Region-state autonomy based on economic and cultural concerns C. Gorkhaland Movement III. Separate statehood demand for the Nepali-speaking population D. Bodoland Movement IV. Separate statehood demand for the Bodo people Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
Why?
The correct answer is: A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV Key Points Regional Movements: These arise from diverse regional landscapes seeking autonomy, resource control, or cultural preservation. Interregional Conflicts (Assam): These are driven by 'insider-outsider' dynamics, where movements advocate for preferential treatment for local residents over perceived outsiders. Region-State Conflicts: These occur when a region perceives central or state policies as discriminatory, fueling demands for autonomy or secession. LIST-I (Regional Movement) LIST-II (Driver/Context) (A) Assam Movement (I) Insider-outsider interregional conflicts (B) Telangana Movement (II) Regional economic and cultural concerns (C) Gorkhaland Movement (III) Nepali-speaking population statehood demand (D) Bodoland Movement (IV) Bodo people's separate state demand Additional Information Telangana: This movement culminated in the granting of statehood in 2014, primarily addressing long-standing grievances regarding economic neglect and cultural identity within the state of Andhra Pradesh. Gorkhaland: This movement centers on the demand for a separate state in the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal for the Nepali-speaking Gorkha ethnic group. Bodoland: This movement represents the aspirations of the Bodo ethnic community in Assam, seeking distinct administrative and territorial recognition to protect their identity and resources.
