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The Leaders of the Political Separatist Movements in India

Description: This quiz aims to test your knowledge about the leaders of the political separatist movements in India. It covers various leaders who have played significant roles in advocating for the separation of certain regions from the Indian Union.
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Who was the founder and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a political party that advocated for the creation of a separate Tamil Nadu state?

  1. C. Rajagopalachari

  2. E.V. Ramasamy Naicker

  3. K. Kamaraj

  4. M. Karunanidhi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

M. Karunanidhi was the founder and leader of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), a political party that advocated for the creation of a separate Tamil Nadu state.

Which leader of the Akali Dal was instrumental in the formation of the state of Punjab in 1966?

  1. Parkash Singh Badal

  2. Harchand Singh Longowal

  3. Simranjit Singh Mann

  4. Gurcharan Singh Tohra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parkash Singh Badal was the leader of the Akali Dal who played a crucial role in the formation of the state of Punjab in 1966.

Who was the founder of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), which spearheaded the Assam Movement demanding the deportation of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh?

  1. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta

  2. Bhrigu Kumar Phukan

  3. Samujjal Bhattacharya

  4. Hiren Gohain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prafulla Kumar Mahanta was the founder of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), which led the Assam Movement demanding the deportation of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Which leader of the National Conference advocated for the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir and opposed its integration with India?

  1. Sheikh Abdullah

  2. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

  3. Yasin Malik

  4. Syed Ali Shah Geelani


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sheikh Abdullah was the leader of the National Conference who advocated for the autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir and opposed its integration with India.

Who was the founder and leader of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a militant group fighting for the independence of Assam?

  1. Paresh Barua

  2. Anup Chetia

  3. Arabinda Rajkhowa

  4. Golap Baruah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paresh Barua was the founder and leader of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), a militant group fighting for the independence of Assam.

Which leader of the Naga National Council (NNC) led the Naga insurgency movement demanding a separate Naga state?

  1. Angami Zapu Phizo

  2. Thuingaleng Muivah

  3. Isak Chishi Swu

  4. Muivah Khaplang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angami Zapu Phizo was the leader of the Naga National Council (NNC) who led the Naga insurgency movement demanding a separate Naga state.

Who was the founder and leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF), which fought for the creation of a separate Mizoram state?

  1. Laldenga

  2. Brig. T. Sailo

  3. Lal Thanhawla

  4. Zoramthanga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laldenga was the founder and leader of the Mizo National Front (MNF), which fought for the creation of a separate Mizoram state.

Which leader of the Tripura National Volunteers (TNV) advocated for the secession of Tripura from India?

  1. Bijoy Hrangkhawl

  2. Surendra Debbarma

  3. Ranjit Debbarma

  4. Kirit Pradyot Deb Barman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bijoy Hrangkhawl was the leader of the Tripura National Volunteers (TNV) who advocated for the secession of Tripura from India.

Who was the founder and leader of the Manipur People's Party (MPP), which demanded greater autonomy for Manipur?

  1. Nongthombam Biren Singh

  2. Okram Ibobi Singh

  3. Yumnam Joykumar Singh

  4. Nongmaithem Tompok Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Yumnam Joykumar Singh was the founder and leader of the Manipur People's Party (MPP), which demanded greater autonomy for Manipur.

Which leader of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) led the movement for a separate Gorkhaland state in West Bengal?

  1. Subhash Ghisingh

  2. Bimal Gurung

  3. Roshan Giri

  4. Madan Tamang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Subhash Ghisingh was the leader of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) who led the movement for a separate Gorkhaland state in West Bengal.

Who was the founder and leader of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which advocated for the creation of a separate Bodoland state in Assam?

  1. Hagrama Mohilary

  2. Pramod Boro

  3. Urkhao Gwra Brahma

  4. Sansuma Khunggur Bwiswmuthiary


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hagrama Mohilary was the founder and leader of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which advocated for the creation of a separate Bodoland state in Assam.

Which leader of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) fought for the independence of Manipur?

  1. Rajkumar Meghen

  2. R.K. Meghen

  3. N. Biren Singh

  4. Yumnam Joykumar Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajkumar Meghen was the leader of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) who fought for the independence of Manipur.

Who was the founder and leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), a militant group fighting for the independence of Nagaland?

  1. Thuingaleng Muivah

  2. Isak Chishi Swu

  3. Muivah Khaplang

  4. S.S. Khaplang


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Thuingaleng Muivah was the founder and leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), a militant group fighting for the independence of Nagaland.

Which leader of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) fought for the independence of Manipur?

  1. N. Biren Singh

  2. Yumnam Joykumar Singh

  3. Rajkumar Meghen

  4. Nongmaithem Tompok Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

N. Biren Singh was the leader of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) who fought for the independence of Manipur.

Who was the founder and leader of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF), a militant group fighting for the independence of Karbi Anglong in Assam?

  1. Khampa Borgohain

  2. Horen Sing Bey

  3. Prestone Tynsong

  4. Paresh Barua


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Khampa Borgohain was the founder and leader of the Karbi Longri National Liberation Front (KLNLF), a militant group fighting for the independence of Karbi Anglong in Assam.

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