Regionalism

Regionalism

1. Regionalism is the main cause of

poverty
social tensions
unemployment
globalisation

Ans: social tensions

2. What is the grouping of countries into regional clusters based on geographic proximity referred to?

Socialism
Imperialism
Secularism
Regionalism

Ans: Regionalism

3. What can be a goal of regionalism?

A) Preservation of their culture
B) Development of all
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: C) Both A and B

4. What does regionalism primarily express?

A) The geographical sense of one’s region
B) The psychological sense of one’s region
C) The social sense of one’s region
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

Regionalism is the integration of environmental, economic, social and governmental factors into a unique existential consciousness and is a self-sustaining process

5. According to Sriram Maheshwari, what do the people belonging to a region do?

A) Collectively express their sense of unity
B) Show great love and infatuation with those belonging to their region
C) Show hatred towards those who are not of their region
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

Regionalism – Causes

6. According to Hartgo, what is the cause of regionalism?

A) Indian cultural diversity
B) Linguistic diversity in India
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: C) Both A and B

7. What does Mitchell Hatcher believe is the main cause of regionalism?

A) Internal colonialism
B) External colonialism
C) Economic disparity
D) Political instability

Ans: A) Internal colonialism

8. Which of the following factors lead to regionalism?

A) Linguistic diversity
B) Cultural diversity
C) Strong regional identities
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

Linguistic diversity, cultural diversity, strong regional identities, severe backwardness, centralization of development, migration and cultural upheaval lead to regionalism.

9. What ethnic reasons can lead to regionalism?

A) Dravidisthan for the Dravidians
B) Khalistan for the Sikhs
C) Kukiland for the Kukiland
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

10. What can cause regionalism according to the Indian political structure?

A) Sharing of resources between different states
B) Border disputes between states
C) Influence of a central authority
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

11. What can lead to feelings of relative backwardness among people, contributing to regionalism?

A) Regional differences in public sector investment
B) Regional differences in human development
C) Political differences
D) All of the above

Ans: D) All of the above

12. According to the concept of regionalism, what happens when there are differences in economic distribution?

A) It leads to feelings of relative backwardness among people
B) It leads to increased regionalism
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: C) Both A and B

13. What is a consequence of lack of equal opportunities?

A) Increased regionalism
B) Decreased regionalism
C) No effect on regionalism
D) It depends on other factors

Ans: A) Increased regionalism

14. How does migration contribute to regionalism?

A) It leads to cultural upheaval, increasing regionalism
B) It leads to economic upheaval, decreasing regionalism
C) It has no impact on regionalism
D) The impact varies depending on other factors

Ans: A) It leads to cultural upheaval, increasing regionalism

15. What is the role of centralization of development in regionalism?

A) It increases regionalism due to uneven development
B) It decreases regionalism by promoting uniform development
C) It has no impact on regionalism
D) The impact varies depending on other factors

Ans: A) It increases regionalism due to uneven development

Regionalism – Advantages

16. What leads to progress according to the concept of regionalism?

A) Centralization of development
B) Decentralization of development
C) Neither A nor B
D) Both A and B

Ans: B) Decentralization of development

17. According to Dr B R Ambedkar, where can the protection of the rights of the weaker sections be successful?

A) In large states
B) In small states
C) In both large and small states
D) Neither in large nor in small states

Ans: B) In small states

18. What increases with regionalism?

A) Public participation in administration
B) Internal migration and exploitation
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: A) Public participation in administration

19. What is preserved due to regionalism?

A) Different linguistic cultures
B) Unity within the region and the people
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: C) Both A and B

20. What increases nationalism in people?

A) Ignoring regionalism
B) Respecting regionalism
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: B) Respecting regionalism

21. What must be recognized for federalism to be successful?

A) A balanced regionalism
B) An imbalanced regionalism
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Ans: A) A balanced regionalism

22. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s paper ‘Small Holdings in India and their Remedies’ is related to:

Indian Agrarian system
Indian Political system
Indian Education system
Indian Culture only

Ans: Indian Agrarian system

23. Which city did Ambedkar propose to make the second capital of India because of its centrality and strategic location?

A) Hyderabad
B) Delhi
C) Bombay
D) Bangalore

Ans: A) Hyderabad

24. What was the name of the book that Ambedkar wrote in 1955 to propose his ideas on linguistic states?

A) States and Minorities
B) Thoughts on Linguistic States
C) The Problem of the Rupee
D) The Untouchables

Ans: B) Thoughts on Linguistic States

25. One of the disadvantages of regionalism is:

A. It promotes national unity
B. It reduces political dissatisfaction
C. It can inflame people’s emotions with political dissatisfaction
D. It ensures security for immigrants

Ans: C. It can inflame people’s emotions with political dissatisfaction

26. Regionalism can lead to:

A. Increased progress
B. Decreased likelihood of regionalisms
C. Separatism and violence
D. Rational statehood demands

Ans: C. Separatism and violence

Regionalism – Disadvantages
National unity will be disturbed.
Political dissatisfaction can inflame people’s emotions with the help of regionalism.
Immigrants feel insecure.
It can become a hindrance to progress
Regionalisms are more likely to grow.
May leads to separatism and violence
Irrational statehood demands may arises
Water and boundary disputes may arise between the states
It prevents peoples mobility and migration between different parts of the country

Types of Regionalism

Arguments for Special Status: Ex: Andhra Pradesh

27. Secessionism is the idea of:

A. Forming separate nations and leaving the existing nation
B. Unifying separate nations into one nation
C. Forming separate nations within an existing nation
D. Forming separate nations and joining another existing nation

Ans: A. Forming separate nations and leaving the existing nation

28. Which of the following is an example of Secessionism?

A. North Indian State vs. South Indian States
B. Mizo National Front (Assam)
C. Inter-state river water disputes
D. Andhra Pradesh

Ans: B. Mizo National Front (Assam)

29. Supra-State Regionalism refers to:

A. Arguments for Special Status
B. Intra-State Regionalism
C. North Indian State vs. South Indian States
D. Secessionism

Ans: C. North Indian State vs. South Indian States

30. What is Supra-state regionalism?

A. A type of regionalism that involves a group of states that come together based on a common interest or issue.
B. A type of regionalism that involves the identities of one or more states within the same provincial territory.
C. A type of regionalism that refers to a part of a state that strives for self-identity and development.
D. None of the above.

Ans: A. A type of regionalism that involves a group of states that come together based on a common interest or issue.

Supra-state regionalism: This type of regionalism involves a group of states that come together based on a common interest or issue, often against another group of states or the union.

31. What is an example of Supra-state regionalism?

A. The conflicts between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the distribution of Kaveri water.
B. The Northeastern states of India forming a common front due to their shared historical and socio-cultural background.
C. The feeling of regionalism within specific coastal and western regions in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Ans: B. The Northeastern states of India forming a common front due to their shared historical and socio-cultural background.

32. What is Inter-state regionalism?

A. A type of regionalism that involves a group of states that come together based on a common interest or issue.
B. A type of regionalism that involves the identities of one or more states within the same provincial territory.
C. A type of regionalism that refers to a part of a state that strives for self-identity and development.

Ans: B. A type of regionalism that involves the identities of one or more states within the same provincial territory.

33. What is an example of Inter-state regionalism?

A. The conflicts between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the distribution of Kaveri water.
B. The Northeastern states of India forming a common front due to their shared historical and socio-cultural background.
C. The feeling of regionalism within specific coastal and western regions in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Ans: A. The conflicts between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the distribution of Kaveri water.

34. What is Intra-state regionalism?

A. A type of regionalism that involves a group of states that come together based on a common interest or issue.
B. A type of regionalism that involves the identities of one or more states within the same provincial territory.
C. A type of regionalism that refers to a part of a state that strives for self-identity and development.

Ans: C. A type of regionalism that refers to a part of a state that strives for self-identity and development.

35. What is an example of Intra-state regionalism?

A. The conflicts between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu over the distribution of Kaveri water.
B. The Northeastern states of India forming a common front due to their shared historical and socio-cultural background.
C. The feeling of regionalism within specific coastal and western regions in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Ans: C. The feeling of regionalism within specific coastal and western regions in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.

Regionalism – Actions taken by the State

36. According to Article 3 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may by law:
    • declare war on any country
    • alter the boundaries of any state
    • increase the area of any State
    • establish an Autonomous Council within any State

Ans: 2 and 3

37. Consider the following statements:
    (a) Under article 3, Parliament can create a new state out of a state by separating territory.
    (b) Parliament can alter boundaries and names of states.
    (c) The Bill Seeking creation of new state requires prior recommendation of President.
    (d). It is obligatory to accept the advice or opinion of the state assembly concerned, on such bill.
    Which of the above statement/statements is / are correct?

Ans: A, B, and C

38. Consider the following statements:
    • The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new States and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by passing a resolution in the simple majority
    • Jammu and Kashmir had given special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.
      Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Ans: Both 1 and 2

Article 370 and Article 35A was abrogated by the parliament In August 2019.
It created two new Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

39. When did the Indian Government repeal the Article 370 in the State of Jammu and Kashmir?

15th August, 2019
5th August, 2019
6th August, 2019
5th August, 2020

Ans: 5th August, 2019

The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 divided the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The act came into force on October 31, 2019.

40. Article 371 of the Constitution of India provides for special provisions with respect to which of the following state(s)?

Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Nagaland and Sikkim
Maharashtra and Gujarat

Ans: Maharashtra and Gujarat

41. Which of the following article states about “the Special provision concerning the state of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana”?

Article 371 c
Article 371 F
Article 371G
Article 371 D

Ans: Article 371 D

Article 371 to 371J
Article 371 : Special arrangements for Maharashtra and Gujarat
Article 371 (a) : Special arrangements for Nagaland
Article 371(b) : Special arrangements for the State of Assam
Article 371(c) : Special arrangements for the State of Manipur
Article 371(d) : Special arrangements for the States of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Article 371(d): Establishment of Central University in united Andhra Pradesh (Hyderabad Central University)
Article 371(f) : Special arrangements for the State of Sikkim
Article 371(g) : Provisions relating to the State of Mizoram
Article 371(H) : Special arrangements for the State of Arunachal Pradesh
Article 371(i) : Special arrangements for the State of Goa
Article 371(j) : Special arrangements for the State of Karnataka

The safeguards are provided by Articles 371 to 371J of the Constitution to prevent the regionalisms that are likely to occur in specific areas.

42. Which of the following north-eastern states of India does not enjoy the special provisions under the Article 371?

Manipur
Meghalaya
Mizoram
Nagaland
Sikkim

Ans: Meghalaya

43. Which of the following parts of the Indian Constitution deals with temporary, spiritual, and special provisions?

XXI
XIV
xx
x

Ans: XXI

Settlement of River Water Disputes

44. Consider the following statements:
    • According to Article 262 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of interstate river water dispute.
    • Article 262 empowers the President of India to set up an interstate river water dispute tribunal.
      Select the incorrect statements:

Ans: 2 Only

Article 262(1)- Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of, or in, any inter-State river or river valley.
Article 262(2)- Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, Parliament may by law provide that neither the Supreme Court nor any other court shall exercise jurisdiction in respect of any such dispute or complaint as is referred to in clause (1) Coordination between States.
Entry 17 of State List deals with water i.e. water supply, irrigation, canal, drainage, embankments, water storage and water power.
Entry 56 of Union List empowers the Union Government for the regulation and development of inter-state rivers and river valleys to the extent declared by Parliament to be expedient in the public interest.

45. Article 262 is related to which of the following statements?

Disputes relating to waters
Coordination between states
Inter-state trade and commerce
None of the above

Ans: Disputes relating to waters

46. Consider the following statements:
    (a) Article 262 (2) of the Indian Constitution empowers Parliament to enact provisions barring the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court or other courts relating to water disputes of inter-state rivers.
    (b) The Supreme Court verdict on the Cauvery Water dispute of 16th February 2018 expanded the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (by giving a re-interpretation of Article 136).

Ans: Both 1 and 2

47. Which article of Indian constitution is related to the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers or river valleys?

Article 261
Article 260
Article 259
Article 262

Ans: Article 262

48. Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for setting up of Inter-State Council?

Article 263
Article 268
Article 248
Article 262

Ans: Article 263

Article 263 states the establishment of an Inter-State Council for effective coordination between Centre and state.
It is to promote cooperative federalism.
It was set up in the year 1990.

49. Mahanadi water disputes tribunal was constituted in

March 2018
April 2004
August 2017
December 2018

Ans: March 2018

50. Karnataka is not a party to which of the following water disputes

Vansadhara water dispute
Godavari water dispute
Mahadayi water dispute
Krishna water dispute

Ans: Vansadhara water dispute

51. The sharing of waters of the Cauvery river has been the source of a serious conflict between which of the following two states?

Tamil Nadu and Karnataka
Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Kerala and Karnataka
Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

Ans: Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

52. The Godavari river water dispute is going on among the following states:

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

Ans: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra

53. Name of which river among the following got associated with the water disputes tribunal of 1990 aimed at resolving the old issue of water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu?

Godavari
Tapti
Krishna
Cauvery

Ans: Cauvery

Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

54. The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 seeks to amend the Inter State River Water Disputes Act, _ to streamline the adjudication of interstate river water disputes.

1949
1952
1956
1962

Ans: 1956

55. Almati Dam water conflict related states are:

Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra
Karnataka, Maharashtra and Odisha
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Odisha
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka

Ans: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra

56. Which river tribunal was established in 1969?

a) Krishna River Waters Tribunal
b) Godavari River Waters Tribunal
c) Narmada Waters Tribunal
d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above

57. Which states were covered by the Ravi & Beas tribunal in 1986?

a) Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan
b) Punjab, Haryana & Himachal Pradesh
c) Punjab, Haryana & Jammu and Kashmir
d) Himachal Pradesh, Haryana & Rajasthan

Ans: a) Punjab, Haryana & Rajasthan

58. The 2nd Krishna Tribunal in 2004 covered which states?

a) Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
b) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha
c) Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
d) Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh

Ans: a) Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

59. Which river tribunal was established in 2010?

a) Vamshadara
b) Mandavi
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Ans: c) Both a and b

60. The Mahanadi tribunal of 2018 covered which states?

a) Chhattisgarh and Orissa
b) Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Orissa
c) Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Orissa
d) West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Orissa

Ans: a) Chhattisgarh and Orissa

Formation of Regional Councils (Zonal Councils)

61. How many Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-3 of the States Re-organization Act, 1956?

Eight
Six
Five
Four

Ans: Five

The present composition of the Zonal Councils are as follows:
Northern Zonal Council – States include Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, National Capital Territory of Delhi, and Union Territory of Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir.
Central Zonal Council – Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Eastern Zonal Council – Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Sikkim, and West Bengal.
Western Zonal Council – Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli;
Southern Zonal Council – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The North Eastern Council was established as a result of the North Eastern Council Act, 1972. As a result, the seven sisters, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya, and Nagaland are a part of this Council.
The state of Sikkim was included in the North Eastern Council through the North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002.
Consequently, action to remove Sikkim from the current membership of the Eastern Council has been initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Home Minister is the chairman of the Zonal Councils with each chief minister acting as the vice-chairman on a rotation basis for a period of one year.

62. How many zonal councils are there in India at present?

5
6
4
8

Ans: 6

63. Consider the following statements about Zonal Councils:
    • They are Constitutional bodies as setup under Schedule VII of the Constitution.
    • The Home minister of the Central government is the common chairman of the five zonal councils.
    • The North Eastern States are not included in these zonal councils.
      Which of the above statement is / are correct?

Ans: 2 and 3 Only

The objectives (or the functions) of the zonal councils
To achieve an emotional integration of the country.
To help in arresting the growth of acute state-consciousness, regionalism, linguist, and particularistic trends.
To help in removing the after-effects of separation in some cases so that the process of reorganization, integration and economic advancement may synchronize.
To enable the Centre and states to cooperate with each other in social and economic matters and exchange ideas and experience in order to evolve uniform policies.
To cooperate with each other in the successful and speedy execution of major development projects.
To secure some kind of political equilibrium between different regions of the country.

Establishment of Council of North Eastern Regions

64. When was the North Eastern Council established?

a) 1970
b) 1971
c) 1972
d) 1973

Ans: c) 1972

The North Eastern States i.e. (i) Assam (ii) Arunachal Pradesh (iii) Manipur (iv) Tripura (v) Mizoram (vi) Meghalaya and (vii) Nagaland are not included in the Zonal Councils and their special problems are looked after by the North Eastern Council, set up under the North Eastern Council Act, 1972.

65. Which state was included in the North Eastern Council through the North Eastern Council (Amendment) Act, 2002?

a) Assam
b) Manipur
c) Sikkim
d) Nagaland

Ans: c) Sikkim

66. Who is the chairman of the Zonal Councils?

a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Home Minister
d) The Finance Minister

Ans: c) The Home Minister

67. Each chief minister acts as the vice-chairman of the Zonal Councils on a rotation basis for a period of how long?

a) Six months
b) One year
c) Two years
d) Three years

Ans: b) One year

68. Which one of the following is not a feature of a zonal council?

A) Five Zonal Councils have set up under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
B) Chandigarh although not a state, is included in Zonal Council
C) It is an Advisory body
D) It is a constitutional body

Ans: It is a constitutional body

Establishment of National Development Councils

69. Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?

A) The Prime Minister
B) The Chairman, Finance Commission
C) Ministers of the Union Cabinet.
D) Chief Ministers of the States

Ans: A, C and D

70. The National Development Council (NDC) was founded in

1947
1963
1952
1954

Ans: 1952

National Development Council was established on 6th August 1952 by the government of India.
It acts as an advisory body of the Planning Commission.
It was set up to:

1. Promote the overall development of the country.
2. Create common economic policies.
3. Strengthen and mobilize the efforts and resources of the country for the accomplishment of the plan.
4. Provide assistance to states related to their developmental works.

Since the inception of NITI Aayog on January 1st, 2015, the NDC has not organized meetings.

71. Who is the Chairman of the National Development Council?

Prime Minister
President
Finance Minister
Union Home Minister

Ans: Prime Minister

Establishment of Inter-State Council Inter-State Council

72. An inter-state council may be established by

The Parliament
The President
The National Development Council
The Zonal Council

Ans: The President

73. The Inter-State Council was set up in 1990 on the recommendation of

Punchhi Commission
Sarkaria Commission
Rajamannar Commission
Mungerilal Commission

Ans: Sarkaria Commission

74. The Inter-State Council is formed as per the provisions of Article _ of the Indian Constitution.

Art. 263
Art. 312
Art. 110
Art. 149

Ans: Art. 263

75. Inter-State Council was constituted in which year?

1990
2004
2006
1999

Ans: 1990

76. The member of the Interstate Council is not-

Governor
Chief minister of states
Prime Minister
Cabinet level minister

Ans: Governor

77. With reference to interstate councils, consider the following statements:
    • Article 263 contemplates the establishment of an Interstate Council to effect coordination between the states and between Centre and states.
    • The Interstate Council’s decision is binding in nature.
    • Prime Minister acts as the chairman of the council.
      Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Ans: 1 and 3 Only

The council’s function to enquire and advice upon inter-state disputes is complementary to the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under Article 131 to decide a legal controversy between the governments.

The Council can deal with any controversy whether legal or nonlegal, but its function is advisory unlike that of the court which gives a binding decision.

78. Who is the Chairman of the Inter-State Council?

The President of India
The Union Cabinet
The Prime Minister
The union home minister

Ans: The Prime Minister

79. The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to :

substitute the National Development Council.
strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution.
be an institutional interface between the Judiciary and the Government.
provide membership to local customary bodies.

Ans: strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution.

80. The Inter-state Council is the best example of?

Cooperative federalism
Democratic decentralisation
Administrative delegation
Direct democracy

Ans: Cooperative federalism

81. Decisions of Inter State Council are taken by

Consensus
Simple majority from the members present
two-thirds majority from the members present
Three-fourths majority from the members present

Ans: Consensus

82. Consider the following statement with reference to Inter-state Council:
    • It is a permanent body for coordination between states and centre and states.
    • It was established by the President of India.
    • The decisions by the council are binding in nature.

Ans: 2 Only

83. Which one of the following matters stands excluded from the jurisdiction of Interstate council in India?

Enquiring into and advice upon disputes which may have arisen between the states.
Adjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution or control of water of any inter-state river.
Investigation and discussion of subjects in which some or all of the states or the Union and one or more states, have common interest.

Ans: Adjudication of any dispute with respect to the use, distribution or control of water of any inter-state river.

Other Important Initiatives

84. What is the main objective of the Backward Region Grant Fund (BRGF)?

a) To address regional imbalances in development
b) To promote industrialization
c) To provide employment opportunities
d) To promote urbanization

Ans: a) To address regional imbalances in development

85. When was the BRGF program launched?

a) 2005
b) 2006
c) 2007
d) 2008

Ans: c) 2007

86. How many districts does the BRGF program cover?

a) 150
b) 200
c) 272
d) 325

Ans: c) 272

87. What is the main use of the untied fund allocated to the districts under the BRGF program?

a) Filling infrastructural gaps in drinking water, connectivity, health, education, social sectors, electrification, etc
b) Providing financial aid to the poor
c) Promoting small scale industries
d) Providing scholarships to students

Ans: a) Filling infrastructural gaps in drinking water, connectivity, health, education, social sectors, electrification, etc

88. In the context of National Integration Council, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A) Prime Minister is the Chairman
B) It was formed as per the recommendations of the National Integration Conference held in 1961
C) It is a Constitutional body.
D) Its first meeting was convened in 1962

Ans: It is a Constitutional body.

89. In which year was the first meeting of National Integration Council held?

1962
1951
1965
1955

Ans: 1962

90. National Integration Council was established in the year

1951
1971
1961
1981

Ans: 1961

91. Which of the following statements about ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ programme is / are correct?
    • It was announced in the year 2014.
    • Its aim is to create an environment which promotes learning between the States by sharing best practices and experiences.

Ans: 2 Only

The Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Ekta Diwas (31st October 2015) on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel draws inspiration from the life of India’s freedom fighter.

92. When was “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” announced?

2014
2015
2017
2018

Ans: 2015

Organizations causing regional instability in North-Eastern Regions:

93. Which among the following insurgent organisations are in the state of Tripura?

A) National Liberation Front of Tripura
B) All Tripura Tiger’s Force
C) Kuki National Front
D) United Minority Front

Ans: A and B

94. Which political party does Pu Zoramthanga lead?

National People’s Party
Naga People’s Front
Mizoram People’s Conference
Mizo National Front

Ans: Mizo National Front

95. Which among the following insurgent organisations are in the state of Mizoram?

A) Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)
B) All Tripura Tiger’s Force
C) Mijo National Front (MNF)
D) Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC)

Ans: C

96. Which among the following insurgent organisations are in the state of Meghalaya?

A) United Peoples Front (UPF)
B) Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)
C) Mijo National Front (MNF)
D) Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC)

Ans: B and D

97. Which among the following insurgent organisations are in the state of Nagaland?

A) United Peoples Front (UPF)
B) Kuki National Organization (KNO)
C) Mijo National Front (MNF)
D) Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC)

Ans: A and B

98. Which among the following insurgent organisations are in the state of Manipur?

A) United Peoples Front (UPF)
B) Eastern Naga People Organisation (ENPO)
C) National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN)
D) Achick National Volunteer Council (ANVC)

Ans: B and C

99. Which among the following is not insurgent organisation are in the state of Assam?

United Peoples Front (UPF)
United Liberation front of Assam (ULFA)
Karbi People Liberation Tigers (KPLT)
National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB)

Ans: United Peoples Front (UPF)

Existing Regional Disputes

100. The Coorg Regionalism was there in State

a) Andhra Pradesh
b) Orissa
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Karnataka

Ans: c) Tamil Nadu

101. Which region in Maharashtra has a demand for statehood due to severe backwardness and high farmer suicide rates?

a) Vidarbha
b) Konkan
c) Marathwada
d) Western Maharashtra

Ans: a) Vidarbha

102. Which state has a demand for the formation of a Kuki land state?

a) Manipur
b) Meghalaya
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa

Ans: a) Manipur

103. Which state has demands for the formation of Bundelkhand, Purvanchal, Harita Pradesh, and Awadh Pradesh?

a) Bihar
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Assam

Ans: c) Uttar Pradesh

104. Which two states have demands to merge a small area to form Braj Pradesh?

a) Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan
b) Bihar and Jharkhand
c) Assam and Nagaland
d) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Ans: a) Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan

105. Which state has a demand for the formation of a Kosala State?

a) Orissa
b) Jharkhand
c) Chhattisgarh
d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above

106. Which state has demands for the formation of Thimsa State?

a) Assam
b) Nagaland
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

Ans: c) Both a and b

107. Which two states have demands to form the state of Tulunadu?

a) Karnataka and Kerala
b) Orissa and Jharkhand
c) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
d) Tamil Nadu and Kerala

Ans: a) Karnataka and Kerala

108. Which state has a demand for the formation of a Garoland state?

a) Manipur
b) Meghalaya
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa

Ans: b) Meghalaya

109. Which state has a demand for the formation of a Bodoland state?

a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa

Ans: a) Assam

110. Which state has a demand for the formation of Saurashtra state?

a) Maharashtra
b) Gujarat
c) Goa
d) West Bengal

Ans: b) Gujarat

111. Which two states have demands to form the state of Konkani?

a) Maharashtra and Goa
b) Karnataka and Kerala
c) Assam and Nagaland
d) Orissa and Jharkhand

Ans: a) Maharashtra and Goa

112. Which state has a demand for the formation of Gurkha Land?

a) West Bengal
b) Assam
c) Meghalaya
d) Manipur

Ans: a) West Bengal

113. Which state has a demand for the formation of Karbi Anglong state?

a) Assam
b) Meghalaya
c) Maharashtra
d) Goa

Ans: a) Assam

114. Which region has a demand for the formation of Kongunadu state?

a) Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala
b) Orissa, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh
c) Assam and Nagaland
d) Maharashtra and Goa

Ans: a) Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala

115. Which state has a demand for the formation of Bundelkhand?

a) Bihar
b) Rajasthan
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Assam

Ans: c) Uttar Pradesh

116. Which two states have demands to form the state of Mithilanchal?

a) Bihar and Jharkhand
b) Assam and Nagaland
c) Tamil Nadu and Kerala
d) Maharashtra and Goa

Ans: a) Bihar and Jharkhand

117. Which state has a demand for the formation of a Bhojpuri state?

a) Bihar
b) Chhattisgarh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) All of the above

Ans: d) All of the above