Question : The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 resulted in:
Option 1: Reconciliation between communities
Option 2: Strengthening of federalism
Option 3: Widespread violence and loss of lives
Option 4: Resolution of the Punjab crisis
Correct Answer: Widespread violence and loss of lives
Solution : Correct Option: Option 3 Explanation: The anti-Sikh riots led to widespread violence, with thousands of Sikhs being killed, and further deepened the communal divide.
Question : The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 were a consequence of:
Option 1: Economic policies
Option 2: Environmental issues
Option 3: Political assassination
Option 4: Religious reforms
Question : The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 were primarily triggered by:
Option 1: Economic downturn
Option 2: Religious reforms
Option 4: Territorial disputes
Question : Which commission was set up to investigate the anti-Sikh riots of 1984 ?
Option 1: Shah Commission
Option 2: Nanavati Commission
Option 3: Sarkaria Commission
Option 4: Verma Commission
Question : The demand for greater autonomy during the Punjab crisis was primarily from:
Option 1: Hindu nationalists
Option 2: Sikh separatists
Option 3: Muslim organizations
Option 4: Communist groups
Question : The Anti-Defection Law was passed by the Indian Parliament in the year
Option 1: 1986
Option 2: 1988
Option 3: 1984
Option 4: 1985
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