Match the following.
A
B
Nature of regional aspirations
States
(a)
Socio-religious identity leading to statehood
i.
Nagaland /Mizoram
(b)
Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre
ii.
Jharkhand /Chhattisgarh
(c)
Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood
iii.
Punjab
(d)
Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity
iv.
Tamil Nadu
| A | B | ||
| Nature of regional aspirations | States | ||
| (a) | Socio-religious identity leading to statehood | i. | Nagaland /Mizoram |
| (b) | Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre | ii. | Jharkhand /Chhattisgarh |
| (c) | Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood | iii. | Punjab |
| (d) | Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity | iv. | Tamil Nadu |
A
B
Nature of regional aspirations
States
(a)
Socio-religious identity leading to statehood
iii.
Punjab
(b)
Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre
iv.
Tamil Nadu
(c)
Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood
ii.
Jharkhand /Chhattisgarh
(d)
Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity
i.
Nagaland/Mizoram
Explanations
a. Socio religious identity leading to statehood → iii. Punjab
The movement for the creation of a separate Punjabi state, also referred to as the ‘Punjabi suba movement’ was led by the Akali Dal. After the creation of State Reorganisation Commission that recommended creation of state on linguistic basis to preserve their distinct cultural and social identity, the movement was given a further boost. It was in 1966,by the virtue of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966, that Punjab was accorded statehood and the Hindi-speaking regions from Punjabi province were carved out Haryana.
b. Linguistic identity and tensions with the Centre → iv. Tamil Nadu
The Dravidain movement in the state of Tamil Nadu became one of the major issues of tension between the state and the Centre. The movement strongly opposed and agitated against the Brahmins’ dominance and against the political, economic and cultural domination of the North and most importantly, against making Hindi as the official language of the country. Sustained political agitation by DMK made it an important political force. The country, in order to maintain its unity intact, followed a unique language policy to present the possible disintegration of the country and has given due recognition to varied languages.
c. Regional imbalance leading to demand for statehood → ii. Jharkhand/Chattisgarh
The states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand were carved out from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, respectively in the year 2000. These states were created not only to give distinct identity to tribal cultures but also due to the failure of development policy to intervene in socio-economic conditions of the Adivasis and Non-Adivasis in the region.
d. Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity → i. Nagaland /Mizoram
The states of Mizoram and Nagaland have the history of waging armed struggle for sovereignty, to break up from Indian Union. Over a period of time, the Centre used both carrot and stick policies to deal with the armed insurgents, It was only later that a negotiated agreement with the insurgents groups there led to the settlement. Presently, Mizoram is one of the most peaceful states in North East; however, the state of Nagaland continues to face problems and is characterised by the ethnic conflict, particularly between the Nagas and the Kukis tribe, which has been more of a fight for their identity and over the distribution of land.
| A | B | ||
| Nature of regional aspirations | States | ||
| (a) | Socio-religious identity leading to statehood | iii. | Punjab |
| (b) | Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre | iv. | Tamil Nadu |
| (c) | Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood | ii. | Jharkhand /Chhattisgarh |
| (d) | Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity | i. | Nagaland/Mizoram |
Explanations
a. Socio religious identity leading to statehood → iii. Punjab
The movement for the creation of a separate Punjabi state, also referred to as the ‘Punjabi suba movement’ was led by the Akali Dal. After the creation of State Reorganisation Commission that recommended creation of state on linguistic basis to preserve their distinct cultural and social identity, the movement was given a further boost. It was in 1966,by the virtue of Punjab Reorganisation Act 1966, that Punjab was accorded statehood and the Hindi-speaking regions from Punjabi province were carved out Haryana.
b. Linguistic identity and tensions with the Centre → iv. Tamil NaduThe Dravidain movement in the state of Tamil Nadu became one of the major issues of tension between the state and the Centre. The movement strongly opposed and agitated against the Brahmins’ dominance and against the political, economic and cultural domination of the North and most importantly, against making Hindi as the official language of the country. Sustained political agitation by DMK made it an important political force. The country, in order to maintain its unity intact, followed a unique language policy to present the possible disintegration of the country and has given due recognition to varied languages.
c. Regional imbalance leading to demand for statehood → ii. Jharkhand/ChattisgarhThe states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand were carved out from Madhya Pradesh and Bihar, respectively in the year 2000. These states were created not only to give distinct identity to tribal cultures but also due to the failure of development policy to intervene in socio-economic conditions of the Adivasis and Non-Adivasis in the region.
d. Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity → i. Nagaland /Mizoram
The states of Mizoram and Nagaland have the history of waging armed struggle for sovereignty, to break up from Indian Union. Over a period of time, the Centre used both carrot and stick policies to deal with the armed insurgents, It was only later that a negotiated agreement with the insurgents groups there led to the settlement. Presently, Mizoram is one of the most peaceful states in North East; however, the state of Nagaland continues to face problems and is characterised by the ethnic conflict, particularly between the Nagas and the Kukis tribe, which has been more of a fight for their identity and over the distribution of land.
