Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Laldenga was related with the issues of which state?

Options:

Tripura

Nagaland

Mizoram

Assam

Correct Answer:

Mizoram

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - Mizoram

Laldenga was related with the issues of Mizoram.

After Independence, the Mizo Hills area was made an autonomous district within Assam. Some Mizos believed that they were never a part of British India and therefore did not belong to the Indian union. But the movement for secession gained popular support after the Assam government failed to respond adequately to the great famine of 1959 in Mizo hills. The Mizos’ anger led to the formation of the Mizo National Front (MNF) under the leadership of Laldenga.

Laldenga (1937-1990) founded and led the Mizo National Front. Laldenga's transformation into a rebel leader was catalyzed by the severe famine of 1959. Frustrated by the inadequate response of the Indian government, he took up arms and led an armed struggle against India that persisted for two decades. This struggle aimed to secure greater autonomy and recognition of Mizo identity.