Arrange the following events in chronological order:
A. MNF started an armed campaign for independence.
B. Led by Angami Phizo, a section of Nagas declared independence from India.
C. Arunachal Pradesh became a separate state.
D. The first democratic elections to Sikkim assembly was held.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → B, A, D, C
(B) Led by Angami Phizo, a section of Nagas declared independence from India — 1951.
(A) MNF started an armed campaign for independence — 1966.
(D) The first democratic elections to Sikkim assembly was held — 1974.
(C) Arunachal Pradesh became a separate state — 1987, along with Mizoram.
NCERT (2025-26): “The North-East … The region has witnessed a lot of change since 1947. Tripura, Manipur and Khasi Hills of Meghalaya were erstwhile Princely States which merged with India after Independence. The entire region of North-East has undergone considerable political reorganisation. Nagaland State was created in 1963; Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya in 1972 while Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh became separate States only in 1987.… Secessionist movements … After independence, the Mizo Hills area was made an autonomous district within Assam. Some Mizos believed that they were never a part of British India and therefore did not belong to the Indian union. But the movement for secession gained popular support after the Assam government failed to respond adequately to the great famine of 1959 in Mizo hills. The Mizos’ anger led to the formation of the Mizo National Front (MNF) under the leadership of Laldenga. In 1966 the MNF started an armed campaign for independence. Thus, started a two decade long battle between Mizo insurgents and the Indian army.… Secessionist movements … The story of Nagaland is similar to Mizoram, except that it started much earlier and has not yet had such a happy ending. Led by Angami Zapu Phizo, a section of the Nagas declared independence from India way back in 1951.… Sikkim’s merger … The first democratic elections to Sikkim assembly in 1974 were swept by Sikkim Congress which stood for greater integration with India.…” |