Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Regional Aspirations

Question:

What was the focus of Anandpur Sahib Resolution?

Options:

Regional autonomy

Three language formula

Distribution of water between Punjab and Haryana

Secession of Punjab from India

Correct Answer:

Regional autonomy

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Regional autonomy

"...During the 1970s a section of Akalis began to demand political autonomy for the Punjab. This was reflected in a resolution passed at their conference at Anandpur Sahib in 1973. The Anandpur Sahib Resolution asserted regional autonomy and wanted to redefine centre-state relationship in the country. The resolution also spoke of the aspirations of the Sikh qaum (community or nation) and declared its goal as attaining the bolbala (dominance or hegemony) of the Sikhs. The Resolution was a plea for strengthening federalism, but it could also be interpreted as a plea for a separate Sikh nation."