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What was the year when Manipur attained full statehood?
Who signed the Instrument of Accession for Tripura in 1949?
Which Act declared Tripura a Union Territory in 1956?
What was the voter turnout percentage in the first Assembly election of Nagaland in 1952?
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Which of the following was a challenge faced during the first Assembly elections of Assam?
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In the 1952 Assembly elections, how many female candidates were there?
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What major event occurred on 16th May 1951 regarding Nagaland?
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What was established in Gauhati in 1948?
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What significant event took place in 2001 concerning the Indian political landscape?
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Which faction of ULFA refused to engage in the peace process?
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What was the outcome of the Operation All Clear conducted by the Royal Bhutan Army in 2003?
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Who headed the Pro-Talk faction of ULFA's People’s Consultative Group formed in 2005?
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Which significant event involving ULFA occurred on December 29, 2023?
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What was the voting percentage in the 2nd Assembly election of 1957?
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Which of the following candidates won in the 2nd Assembly election of 1957?
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What change occurred in the number of assembly seats from 1962 to 1967?
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How many female candidates won in the 4th Assembly election of 1967?
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Which factory was established at Jogighopa during this period?
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Who succeeded Bimalaprasad Chaliha as the Chief Minister after his resignation in 1970?
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What significant political status was granted to Meghalaya?
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What was the fate of Mahendra Mohan Choudhury concerning internal politics?
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What was the primary assertion made by the Naga National Council regarding the 1951 plebiscite?
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Which impact resulted from the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the Naga Hills?
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What was a significant challenge faced by Assam after independence?
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What role did the Assamese elite play following independence?
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Which of the following was introduced as a response to aspirations for self-determination in Assam?
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What was one of the key socio-political effects of Assamese being made the official language in 1960?
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What was a consequence of losing accessibility to the sea for Assam?
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What factor contributed to the rise of social discrimination in Assam?
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What was a primary reason for the refugee influx in Assam after independence?
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What was the estimated number of refugees that Assam witnessed between 1947 and 1971?
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Which event further escalated the refugee crisis in Assam in 1971?
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What was one major impact of the refugee influx on Assam's resources?
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Which movement addressed the challenges faced by Assam due to refugee influx?
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What administrative regulation was a factor in Assam's disintegration and the formation of new states?
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What socio-economic impact did the refugee influx have on Assam?
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What was one significant consequence of the partition of India on Assam?
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Study Notes
Manipur
- Maharaja Bodhchandra Singh signed the Instrument of Accession in 1949.
- Under the States Reorganization Act of 1956, Manipur became a Union Territory.
- Manipur achieved full statehood in 1972.
Tripura
- Before independence, Tripura was a princely state ruled by the Manikya dynasty.
- Instrument of Accession was signed by Maharani Kanchan Prava Devi in 1949.
- Declared a Union Territory in 1956; attained full statehood in 1972.
Assam: Post-Independence
- Gauhati University and Gauhati High Court were established in 1948.
- The first Assembly election occurred in 1952 with 108 seats and 50% voting turnout.
- Only one female candidate won in 1952, highlighting limited female representation.
Bishnuram Medhi's Tenure (1950 - 1957)
- Faced demands for an independent Nagaland under A.Z. Phizo.
- A significant 99.9% of Naga voters favored ending relations with India in May 1951.
- Challenges included communist rebellion and demands from various movements.
Bimalaprasad Chaliha's Tenure (1957 - 1970)
- Focused on addressing the second refinery movement in Assam.
- Indian government announced seven new refineries but none in Assam until 1970.
- Resigned in 1970 due to health issues, succeeded by Mahendra Mohan Choudhury.
Mahendra Mohan Choudhury's Tenure (1970 - 1972)
- Navigated political shifts and challenges; appointed Governor of Punjab in 1973.
- Voting turnout in the subsequent election was 60.85% with 10 female candidates, of whom 7 won.
Refugee Influx in Assam
- The partition, religious persecution, and the Bangladesh Liberation War fueled refugee influx.
- Approximately 1.5 million refugees arrived between 1947 and 1971.
- Strains on resources led to unemployment, poverty, and cultural demographic changes.
- Resulted in the Assam Movement and the Assam Accord of 1985.
Disintegration and Formation of New States
- Historical factors included colonial administration and the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation of 1873.
- Social discrimination and Assamese elitism contributed to the demand for statehood.
- Rise of a tribal middle class and aspirations for self-determination were significant factors.
Creation of Nagaland
- Naga National Council declared independence on August 14, 1947, demanding full sovereignty.
- Naga plebiscite in 1951 claimed 99% support for independence.
- Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) imposed in 1958; led to numerous civilian deaths during insurgency.
Political Developments
- EVMs were used for the first time in Assam elections; significant changes in electoral processes.
- Bodo peace accord signed with the Bodo Liberation Tiger.
- Operation All Clear (2003) targeted ULFA militants; many relocated to Bangladesh.
- Pro-talk faction of ULFA engaged in negotiations with the government, while hardliners refused to participate in peace processes.
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This quiz covers the political milestones of Northeast India, focusing on states like Manipur, Tripura, and Assam post-independence. It includes significant events such as the signing of the Instruments of Accession, the establishment of governing bodies, and the challenges faced during leadership tenures. Test your knowledge on the evolution of these states from princely states to full statehood.
