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What were the main provisions of the Punjab accord ? In what way can they be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and its neighboring States ?


The main provisions of the Punjab Accord were as given below :

(i) Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab.

(ii) A separate commission would be appointed to resolve the border dispute between Punjab and Haryana.

(iii) A tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

(iv) Compensation would be provided to and better treatment of those affected by the militancy in Punjab.

(v) It was also agreed that the application of Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Punjab would be withdrawn.

The provisions of the Punjab Accord can be the basis for further tensions between the Punjab and the neighboring States of Haryana and Rajasthan because the main disputes regarding Chandigarh and Ravi-Beas water were not decided by the accord. These were deferred and were to be decided by the commission or tribunal to be appointment later. That is why the question of Chandigarh has yet not been decided. 

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Why did the Anandpur Sahib Resolution become controversial ?

Regional aspirations of the people of North-East get expressed in different ways. These include movements against outsiders, movement for greater autonomy and movement for separate national existence. On the map of the North-East, using different shades for these three, show the States where these expressions are prominently found.

Explain the internal divisions of the State of Jammu and Kashmir and describe how these lead to multiple regional aspirations in that State.

Match the following :
A. Socio-religious identity leading to statehood (i) Nagaland/Mizoram
B. Linguistic identity and tensions with Centre (ii) Jharkhand/Chhattisgarh
C. Regional imbalance leading to demand for Statehood (iii) Punjab
D. Secessionist demands on account of tribal identity (iv) Tamil Nadu

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