UPSC Polity Question
With reference to the separatist movements in North Eastern India in post-Independence era, consider the following statements: 1. In Assam, the non-Assamese demanded a tribal State to be carved out of Assam. 2. People in Mizo hills demanded independence as they believe they were never a part of British India. 3. The Naga movement was led by Laldenga. How many statements given above are correct?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Leaders of major tribal communities, feeling that the Assamese language was being imposed on them, demanded separate states to be carved out of Assam. Statement 2 is correct: The Mizo National Front (MNF) began an armed campaign for independence, with some Mizos believing they were never part of British India. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Naga movement was led by Angami Zapu Phizo. Laldenga was the leader of the Mizo National Front.