Which of the following political parties led the Punjabi Suba movement in India?
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SSC MTS 7th July 2022 Shift-2
Bharatiya Janata Party
Incorrect AnswerGhadar Party
Incorrect AnswerShiromani Akali Dal
Correct AnswerIndian National Congress
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Bharatiya Janata Party
- This party was founded in 1980, postdating the Punjabi Suba movement. It did not play a role in this particular movement.
- Option 2: Ghadar Party
- This was an early 20th-century organization focused on Indian independence from British rule. It wasn't directly involved in the Punjabi Suba movement.
- Option 3: Shiromani Akali Dal
- The Shiromani Akali Dal played a leading role in the Punjabi Suba movement, advocating for a separate Punjabi-speaking state.
- Option 4: Indian National Congress
- The Indian National Congress was involved in national politics and initially resisted the Punjabi Suba demand, though it eventually acquiesced in the creation of Punjab in 1966.
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