UPSC Indian Society – Chapter 16: Regionalism (20 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Society – Chapter 16: Regionalism (20 MCQs) – 18 questions, subject: Indian Society. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

The book Sons of the Soil (1978), on migration and nativism in India, was written by:

Correct Answer: D [Myron Weiner]

Explanation:

Myron Weiner's Sons of the Soil (1978) studied migration and nativist movements in Indian States such as Assam and Maharashtra.

2.  

The Rajamannar Committee (1969) on State autonomy was set up by the government of:

Correct Answer: A [Tamil Nadu]

Explanation:

The DMK government of Tamil Nadu appointed the Rajamannar Committee in 1969 to study Centre–State relations and State autonomy.

3.  

The Cauvery water dispute is an example of:

Correct Answer: D [inter-State regionalism]

Explanation:

The Cauvery dispute pits Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry against one another, a conflict between States.

4.  

The Anandpur Sahib Resolution (1973) demanded greater autonomy for:

Correct Answer: B [Punjab]

Explanation:

The Shiromani Akali Dal adopted the Anandpur Sahib Resolution in 1973, demanding greater autonomy for Punjab.

5.  

The Shiv Sena, an early example of a "sons of the soil" movement, was formed in:

Correct Answer: A [1966]

Explanation:

Bal Thackeray founded the Shiv Sena in Mumbai in June 1966 to demand jobs for Maharashtrians.

6.  

The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration was created in:

Correct Answer: C [2012]

Explanation:

The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration, an autonomous body for the Darjeeling hills, came into being in 2012.

7.  

The Inter-State Council is provided for in Article:

Correct Answer: D [263]

Explanation:

Article 263 lets the President set up an Inter-State Council to inquire into and advise on inter-State and Centre–State issues.

8.  

The demand for Vidarbha as a separate State concerns a region of:

Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]

Explanation:

Vidarbha is the eastern region of Maharashtra, around Nagpur, where a demand for a separate State persists.

9.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The Bodoland Accord was signed in 2020.
2. The Assam Accord of 1985 ended the Assam Movement.
3. The Punchhi Commission submitted its report in 1988.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 and 2 only]

Explanation:

The Bodoland Accord came in 2020 and the Assam Accord in 1985; Punchhi reported in 2010, not 1988.

10.  

Assertion (A): Uneven development between regions is a major cause of regionalism in India.

Reason (R): People in neglected regions feel that their resources benefit others.

Correct Answer: A [Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A]

Explanation:

Uneven development breeds regionalism precisely because people in neglected regions feel their resources benefit others.

11.  

Under which Article can Parliament form a new State by separating territory from an existing State?

Correct Answer: B [Article 3]

Explanation:

Article 3 empowers Parliament to form a new State by separating territory from any State or uniting States.

12.  

In November 2023, the Punjab and Haryana High Court struck down a Haryana law that reserved private-sector jobs for local residents up to:

Correct Answer: D [75%]

Explanation:

The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020 reserved 75% of specified private-sector jobs for local residents.

13.  

Which of the following is an example of supra-State regionalism?

Correct Answer: B [Dravida Nadu]

Explanation:

The Dravida Nadu demand spanned several southern States, making it an identity above the level of a single State.

14.  

The Assam Movement (1979–85) was mainly against:

Correct Answer: A [illegal migration and the inclusion of migrants in electoral rolls]

Explanation:

The Assam Movement demanded detection and deportation of illegal migrants and their removal from electoral rolls.

15.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Anandpur Sahib Resolution
2. Sarkaria Commission set up
3. Rajamannar Committee
4. Bodoland Accord

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: C [3-1-2-4]

Explanation:

1969, 1973, 1983, 2020.

16.  

"Healthy regionalism" is best described as:

Correct Answer: C [a democratic demand for fair development and cultural recognition within the nation]

Explanation:

Healthy regionalism seeks fair development and cultural recognition through democratic means, within the nation.

17.  

Special provisions for certain States are contained in:

Correct Answer: D [Articles 371 to 371J]

Explanation:

Articles 371 to 371J contain special provisions for particular States such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Nagaland and Karnataka.

18.  

Which constitutional amendment of 1963 required candidates to swear to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India?

Correct Answer: C [Sixteenth]

Explanation:

The Sixteenth Amendment (1963) added the sovereignty and integrity of India to the oaths of candidates and legislators.

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