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Regional Aspirations – Class 12 Political Science MCQs

Regional aspirations are the demands and aspirations of the people of a particular region for greater autonomy.

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MCQs on Regional Aspirations

1. Jammu and Kashmir consisted of how many regions?

1. 0
2. 2
3. 1
4. 3

Answer: D) 3

Explanation:

Jammu and Kashmir comprise 3 social and political regions namely Kashmir, Jammu, and Ladakh region.

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2. Which of the following regions of Jammu and Kashmir comprises very little population?

1. Srinagar
2. Jammu
3. Gulmarg
4. Ladakh

Answer: D) Ladakh

Explanation:

The Ladakh region has a very little population.

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3. Before 1947, Jammu and Kashmir was a?

1. State
2. Village
3. Princely state
4. Nation

Answer: C) Princely state

Explanation:

Before 1947 Jammu and Kashmir was a princely state.

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4. In which year did Pakistan send tribal infiltrators from its side to capture Kashmir ruled by maharaja Hari Singh?

1. 1947
2. 1948
3. 1950
4. 1951

Answer: A) 1947

Explanation:

In October 1947 Pakistan sent tribal infiltrators from its side to capture Kashmir ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh.

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5. Kashmir was allotted a special status by the Indian constitution under which article?

1. 370
2. 372
3. 360
4. 350

Answer: B) 372

Explanation:

Article 372 gives Jammu and Kashmir a special status.

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6. Akali Dal was formed in?

1. 1920
2. 1931
3. 1952
4. None of the above

Answer: A) 1920

Explanation:

Akali Dal was formed in 1920 as the political wing of the Sikhs, and had led the movement for the formation of a Punjabi Suba.

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7. Operation blue star was carried out in which year?

1. 1984
2. 1977
3. 1965
4. 1988

Answer: A) 1984

Explanation:

In June 1984, the government of India carried out "operation Blue star" code name for the army action in the golden temple.

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8. The prime minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated in which year?

1. 1984
2. 1985
3. 1999
4. 2009

Answer: A) 1984

Explanation:

Prime minister Indira Gandhi has assassinated on 31 Oct 1984 outside her residence by her bodyguards.

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9. The north-east region consisted of how many regions?

1. 8
2. 6
3. 7
4. 18

Answer: C) 7

Explanation:

The northeast region consisted of seven states, also referred to as the 7 sisters.

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10. Nagaland state was created in?

1. 1963
2. 1972
3. 1975
4. 1888

Answer: A) 1963

Explanation:

Nagaland state was created in 1963.

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