Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Which of the following provisions was not part of the Punjab Accord?

(A) It was agreed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab.
(B) A separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana.
(C) The number of military troops will be increased to depute in various areas of Punjab.
(D) A tribunal will be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (B) only

(A), (B) and (D) only

(C) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(C) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → (C) and (D) only

(A) It was agreed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab. Correct
(B) A separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana.Correct
(C) The number of military troops will be increased to depute in various areas of Punjab. Incorrect.   The agreement provided for compensation to and better treatment of those affected by the militancy in Punjab and the withdrawal of the application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Punjab. 
(D) A tribunal will be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat. Incorrect. While a tribunal was to be set up to decide on the sharing of the Ravi-Beas river water, it was among Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, not Gujarat.

"After coming to power following the election in 1984, the new Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi initiated a dialogue with moderate Akali leaders. In July 1985, he reached an agreement with Harchand Singh Longowal, then the President of the Akali Dal. This agreement, known as the Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord or the Punjab Accord, was a step towards bringing normalcy to Punjab. It was agreed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab, a separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana, and a tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. The agreement also provided for compensation to and better treatment of those affected by the militancy in Punjab and the withdrawal of the application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Punjab. ".