These individuals were prominent leaders associated with movements for the formation of linguistic or ethnic states in India. Potti Sriramulu is known for his fast unto death for a separate state for Telugu speakers (Andhra Pradesh). Master Tara Singh was a key figure in the movement for a Punjabi Suba (Punjabi-speaking state) in Punjab. Shibu Soren is a founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and was a leader in the movement for a separate Jharkhand state.
Match the person in Column - I with the name of the state in Column - II : Column - I (Person) Column - II (State) (X) Potti Sriramulu (P) Punjab (Y) Master Tara Singh (Q) Jharkhand (Z) Shibu Soren (R) Andhra Pradesh
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: State and Union Territories (Evolution of states and union territories since independence (linguistic reorganization, State Reorganization Commissions - Dhar, JVP, Fazl Ali))
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Answer: C. (X) – (R), (Y) – (P), (Z) – (Q)
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