Regional Aspirations — Class 12 Political Science PYQs

"Regionalism is not as dangerous as communalism." Justify the statement.

Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow :
India adopted a democratic approach to the question of diversity. Democracy allows the political expressions of regional aspirations and does not look upon them as anti-national. Besides, democratic politics allows parties and groups to address the people on the basis of their regional identity, aspiration and specific regional problems. Thus, in the course of democratic politics, regional aspirations get strengthened. At the same time, democratic politics also means that regional issues and problems will receive adequate attention and accommodation in the policy making process.
(99.1) Which period in India is seen as a period of grooming regional aspirations for autonomy ?

"Regional demands from different parts of India show that India has adopted a democratic approach to accommodate diversity." Justify the statement.

Examine any three problems related to the Jammu and Kashmir.

Analyse the secessionist movement of the people of Mizo Hills area from 1966-1986.

Analyse the Assam movement as a combination of cultural pride and economic backwardness.

Analyse any three reasons for the disturbance and unrest in Kashmir.

Suggest any three measures to maintain peace in Jammu and Kashmir.

Which political party came to power in Jammu and Kashmir in 1952 ?

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