Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Which students group led the anti-foreigner movement in Assam?

Options:

All Assam Workers’ Union

All Assam Students’ Union

All Assam Official Union

All Assam Women Union

Correct Answer:

All Assam Students’ Union

Explanation:

In 1979 the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), a students’ group not affiliated to any party, led an anti-foreigner movement. The movement was against illegal migrations, against domination of Bengalis and other outsiders, and against faulty voters’ register that included the names of lakhs of immigrants.