Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

Which of the following are lessons learnt from politics of accomodation and national integration in India?

(A) Regional aspirations are not a part of democratic politics.
(B) The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through suppression rather than through democratic negotiations.
(C) Regions must have a share in deciding the destiny of the nation.
(D) Regional imbalance in economic development contributes to the feeling of regional discrimination.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (B) only

(B) and (C) only

(C) and (D) only

(A) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(C) and (D) only

Explanation:

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

(A) Regional aspirations are not a part of democratic politics. False → Regional aspirations are a natural part of democratic politics.
(B) The best way to respond to regional aspirations is through suppression rather than through democratic negotiations. False → Suppression leads to alienation; the best way is democratic negotiations and accommodation.
(C) Regions must have a share in deciding the destiny of the nation. True → Regions must have a share in shaping the nation’s destiny to strengthen integration.
(D) Regional imbalance in economic development contributes to the feeling of regional discrimination. TrueRegional imbalance in economic development fuels feelings of discrimination and alienation.