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Regional Parties and the Central Government

Description: This quiz focuses on the relationship between regional parties and the central government in India.
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of regional parties in India?

  1. They are based on regional identity and culture.

  2. They have a strong presence in one or more states.

  3. They are usually led by charismatic leaders.

  4. They are always in opposition to the central government.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regional parties can be either in opposition to or in alliance with the central government, depending on the political situation.

Which of the following is NOT a regional party in India?

  1. Shiv Sena

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  4. Telangana Rashtra Samithi

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bharatiya Janata Party is a national party, not a regional party.

Which of the following regional parties has been in power in West Bengal for the longest period of time?

  1. Trinamool Congress

  2. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Bharatiya Janata Party

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) was in power in West Bengal from 1977 to 2011, a period of 34 years.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong advocacy of Tamil Nadu's rights?

  1. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  2. All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  3. Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  4. Pattali Makkal Katchi

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is known for its strong advocacy of Tamil Nadu's rights and its opposition to Hindi imposition.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Telangana state?

  1. Telangana Rashtra Samithi

  2. Telugu Desam Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Telangana state and its opposition to the merger of Telangana with Andhra Pradesh.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Gorkhaland state?

  1. Gorkha National Liberation Front

  2. Bharatiya Gorkha Parisangh

  3. Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation

  4. All India Gorkha League

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Gorkha National Liberation Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Gorkhaland state and its opposition to the merger of Darjeeling with West Bengal.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Bodoland state?

  1. Bodoland People's Front

  2. United Liberation Front of Asom

  3. National Democratic Front of Bodoland

  4. All Bodo Students' Union

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bodoland People's Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Bodoland state and its opposition to the merger of Bodoland with Assam.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Nagalim state?

  1. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah)

  2. National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang)

  3. Naga People's Front

  4. Naga National Council

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Nagalim state and its opposition to the merger of Nagaland with India.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Mizoram state?

  1. Mizo National Front

  2. Mizoram People's Conference

  3. Zoram Nationalist Party

  4. Mizoram Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mizo National Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Mizoram state and its opposition to the merger of Mizoram with Assam.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Manipur state?

  1. Manipur People's Party

  2. Naga People's Front

  3. Kuki National Organization

  4. United National Liberation Front

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manipur People's Party is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Manipur state and its opposition to the merger of Manipur with Assam.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Arunachal Pradesh state?

  1. Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee

  2. Arunachal Pradesh Nationalist Congress

  3. People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh

  4. National People's Party

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The People's Party of Arunachal Pradesh is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Arunachal Pradesh state and its opposition to the merger of Arunachal Pradesh with Assam.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Sikkim state?

  1. Sikkim Democratic Front

  2. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha

  3. Sikkim National People's Party

  4. Sikkim Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sikkim Democratic Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Sikkim state and its opposition to the merger of Sikkim with West Bengal.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Ladakh state?

  1. Ladakh Union Territory Front

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Aam Aadmi Party

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ladakh Union Territory Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Ladakh state and its opposition to the merger of Ladakh with Jammu and Kashmir.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Jammu state?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir National Conference

  2. Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party

  3. Bharatiya Janata Party

  4. Indian National Congress

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Jammu state and its opposition to the merger of Jammu with Kashmir.

Which of the following regional parties is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Kashmir state?

  1. Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front

  2. Hizbul Mujahideen

  3. Lashkar-e-Taiba

  4. Jaish-e-Mohammed

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front is known for its strong support for the creation of a separate Kashmir state and its opposition to the merger of Kashmir with India.

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