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Who was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah?
Who was Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah?
- An advocate for princely rule in Jammu and Kashmir
- A proponent of Pakistan's non-secular character
- A leader of Jammu and Kashmir advocating for autonomy and secularism (correct)
- The Prime Minister of India after independence
What was one of Sheikh Abdullah's primary stances regarding Pakistan?
What was one of Sheikh Abdullah's primary stances regarding Pakistan?
- Supported Pakistan in its claim over Kashmir valley
- Sought to establish a peaceful relationship with Pakistan
- Opposed to Pakistan due to its non-secular character (correct)
- Advocated for the integration of Jammu and Kashmir into Pakistan
When did Sheikh Abdullah become Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
When did Sheikh Abdullah become Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
- During his imprisonment from 1965 to 1968
- Between 1953 to 1964
- After a conflict with Indira Gandhi in 1974
- Immediately after the region's accession to India in 1947 (correct)
Why did the politics of Jammu and Kashmir remain controversial and conflict-ridden?
Why did the politics of Jammu and Kashmir remain controversial and conflict-ridden?
What is the predominant religion of the people in the Ladakh region?
What is the predominant religion of the people in the Ladakh region?
Which group of people in the Jammu region speak various languages?
Which group of people in the Jammu region speak various languages?
Who led the popular movement in the State of Jammu and Kashmir to get rid of the Maharaja?
Who led the popular movement in the State of Jammu and Kashmir to get rid of the Maharaja?
What was the stance of the National Conference led by Sheikh Abdullah regarding joining Pakistan?
What was the stance of the National Conference led by Sheikh Abdullah regarding joining Pakistan?
What forced the Maharaja of Kashmir to seek Indian military help in October 1947?
What forced the Maharaja of Kashmir to seek Indian military help in October 1947?
What was the slogan that encapsulated the sentiments of the Dravidian movement?
What was the slogan that encapsulated the sentiments of the Dravidian movement?
Who was the leader of the Dravidar Kazhagam [DK] that strongly opposed the dominance of Brahmins?
Who was the leader of the Dravidar Kazhagam [DK] that strongly opposed the dominance of Brahmins?
What did the Dravidian movement primarily use to achieve its objectives?
What did the Dravidian movement primarily use to achieve its objectives?
What was the outcome of the Indian government's efforts to persuade the Portuguese government to withdraw from Goa, Diu, and Daman?
What was the outcome of the Indian government's efforts to persuade the Portuguese government to withdraw from Goa, Diu, and Daman?
What led to the liberation of Goa, Diu, and Daman from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961?
What led to the liberation of Goa, Diu, and Daman from Portuguese colonial rule in 1961?
Which political party desired the merger of Goa with Maharashtra due to its Marathi-speaking population post-liberation?
Which political party desired the merger of Goa with Maharashtra due to its Marathi-speaking population post-liberation?
What distinguished India's approach towards regional aspirations and separatism from many other countries?
What distinguished India's approach towards regional aspirations and separatism from many other countries?
What was the significance of the 1967 'opinion poll' held in Goa?
What was the significance of the 1967 'opinion poll' held in Goa?
Which political party in Goa led the movement to retain a separate Goan identity and culture?
Which political party in Goa led the movement to retain a separate Goan identity and culture?
What event ultimately led to Goa becoming a State of the Indian Union?
What event ultimately led to Goa becoming a State of the Indian Union?
How did the majority vote in the 1967 'opinion poll' impact Goa's status?
How did the majority vote in the 1967 'opinion poll' impact Goa's status?
What was the significance of the peace agreement signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga in 1986?
What was the significance of the peace agreement signed between Rajiv Gandhi and Laldenga in 1986?
How did the MNF insurgency in Mizoram differ from the Liberation of Goa?
How did the MNF insurgency in Mizoram differ from the Liberation of Goa?
What role did Laldenga play in Mizoram's transformation into one of the most peaceful places in the region?
What role did Laldenga play in Mizoram's transformation into one of the most peaceful places in the region?
What was NOT a repercussion of the measures taken by Indian security forces during the MNF insurgency?
What was NOT a repercussion of the measures taken by Indian security forces during the MNF insurgency?
