Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Match the following Years in List 1 with the events associated with it in List 2:

List- 1 (Year)

List- 2 (Event associated)

(A) 1925

(I) Akali Dal formed a coalition government in Punjab

(B) 1967

(II) Article 370 was abolished in Jammu and Kashmir

(C) 2005

(III) The Self-Respect movement was started by Periyar

(D) 2019

(IV) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh apologised publicly for the Anti-Sikh Riots

 

Options:

(A)- II, (B)- III, (C)- I, (D)- IV

(A)- III, (B)- I, (C)- IV, (D)- II

(A)- IV, (B)- III, (C)- II, (D)- I

(A)- I, (B)- III, (C)- II, (D)- IV

Correct Answer:

(A)- III, (B)- I, (C)- IV, (D)- II

Explanation:

E.V. Ramasami Naicker (1879-1973), affectionately referred to as Periyar stands as a prominent figure in Indian history. He was a Tamil social reformer. He boldly championed atheism and remains celebrated for his tireless efforts in challenging the oppressive caste system while spearheading the revival of Dravidian identity. Initially affiliated with the Congress party, he launched the self-respect movement in 1925, igniting a fervour for social justice. Periyar's resolute leadership in the anti-Brahmin movement marked a turning point, and his allegiance shifted to the Justice party.

After the reorganisation of Punjab in 1966, the Akalis came to power in 1967 and then in 1977. On both occasions, it was a coalition government.

The most grievous aspect for the Sikh community was the delayed restoration of normalcy by the government and the perceived lack of effective punishment for the perpetrators of the violence. Twenty years later, in 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed remorse over these killings and formally apologized to the nation for the anti-Sikh violence during a parliamentary address.

In June 2018, the President's rule was enforced after the BJP withdrew its support from the Mufti government. Subsequently, on 5 August 2019, Article 370 was abolished via the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019, leading to the division of the state into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.