Question

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India adopted a democratic approach to the question of diversity. Democracy allows the political expressions of regional aspirations and does not look upon them as anti-national. Besides, democratic politics allows parties and groups to address the people on the basis of their regional identity, aspiration and specific regional problems. Thus, in the course of democratic politics, regional aspirations get strengthened. At the same time, democratic politics also means that regional issues and problems will receive adequate attention and accommodation in the policy making process.

1. Which period in India is seen as a period of grooming regional aspirations for autonomy?
   1. 1960s
   2. 1970s
   3. 1980s
   4. 1990s
2. Which type of diversity is dominant in India?
   1. Social diversity
   2. Political diversity
   3. Cultural diversity
   4. Regional diversity
3. How does democracy deal with the regional problems?
   1. Through regular negotiations
   2. Through strong steps
   3. Through elections
   4. Through economic measures
4. Which one of the following joined Indian Union in 1975?
   1. Goa
   2. Sikkim
   3. Puducherry
   4. An lsland

Answer 1

1. 1980s
2. Regional diversity
3. Through regular negotiations
4. Sikkim