Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Which of the following statements are incorrect in relation to the politics in Jammu and Kashmir?

a- In 1984 Indira Gandhi reached an agreement with Sheikh Abdullah and he became the Chief Minister of the State.
b- Sheikh Abdullah died in 1982 and the leadership of the National Conference went to his son Farooq Abdullah.
c- The dismissal of Farooq Abdullah’s government due to the intervention of the Centre generated a feeling of resentment in Kashmir.
d- In 1987 Assembly election took place. National Conference- Congress alliance won and Farooq Abdullah returned as Chief Minister.
e- By 1989, the State had come in the grip of a militant movement mobilised around the cause of Khalistan.
f- In the 1996 Assembly Elections National Conference led by Farooq Abdullah came to power with a demand for regional autonomy for J&K.
g- In the 2002 elections in J&K, The National Conference failed to win a majority and was replaced by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Congress coalition government.

Options:

c and d

b and g

c and f

a and e

Correct Answer:

a and e

Explanation:

Correct statement a- In 1974 Indira Gandhi reached an agreement with Sheikh Abdullah and he became the Chief Minister of the State.

Correct statement e- By 1989, the State had come into the grip of a militant movement mobilized around the cause of a separate Kashmiri nation.