The Assam Accord 1985 stands as one of the most historic agreements in the political history of Assam. It was signed on 15th August 1985 in New Delhi between the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement. The movement lasted for six years from 1979 to 1985 and was led by the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP). The primary demand of the movement was the detection and deportation of illegal foreigners from Assam. The accord brought an end to a long period of political unrest and social turmoil in the state.
The Assam Accord consisted of several clauses that addressed the issue of foreigners and also promised economic development for Assam. Clause 6 of the accord promised constitutional safeguards to protect the cultural identity of the Assamese people. The agreement set 24th March 1971 as the cut-off date for identifying foreigners in Assam. After the signing of the accord, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) was formed as a political party and won the state elections in 1985. This blog post presents 30 MCQs on the Assam Accord 1985 that will help you prepare for various competitive examinations related to the History of Assam.
30 MCQs on Assam Accord 1985 – History of Assam
1. When was the Assam Accord signed?
2. Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Assam Accord was signed?
3. Which organization led the Assam Movement that resulted in the Assam Accord?
4. What was the cut-off date set by the Assam Accord for identifying foreigners in Assam?
5. The Assam Movement lasted from which year to which year?
6. Where was the Assam Accord signed?
7. Which clause of the Assam Accord deals with the protection of cultural identity of the Assamese people?
8. Which political party was formed after the signing of the Assam Accord?
9. Who was the president of AASU during the signing of the Assam Accord?
10. According to the Assam Accord, foreigners who came to Assam between 1966 and 1971 were to be given which right after 10 years?
11. Which organization worked alongside AASU in leading the Assam Movement?
12. The Assam Accord was signed in the context of the problem of which group of people?
13. Who was the General Secretary of AASU at the time of signing the Assam Accord?
14. According to the Assam Accord, persons who entered Assam before 1st January 1966 were treated as what?
15. The Assam Accord has a total of how many clauses?
16. Which event in 1983 during the Assam Movement is remembered as one of the worst massacres in post-independence India?
17. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta became the Chief Minister of Assam after the Assam Accord at the age of how many years?
18. Which parliamentary constituency’s by-election issue triggered the start of the Assam Movement in 1979?
19. According to the Assam Accord, persons who came to Assam between 1st January 1966 and 24th March 1971 would be detected and their names deleted from what?
20. Which section of the Indian Constitution was to be amended to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord?
21. The Assam Accord also promised the setting up of which institution to guard the international border?
22. Which act was enacted in 1983 to determine foreigners in Assam even before the Assam Accord?
23. Who was the Governor of Assam at the time of signing the Assam Accord in 1985?
24. What was the Assam Accord also popularly known as?
25. The Assam Accord promised economic development in which of the following areas?
26. According to the Assam Accord, persons who entered Assam after 24th March 1971 were to be treated as what?
27. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) won its first state election in which year after the Assam Accord?
28. The National Register of Citizens (NRC) update in Assam was linked to which aspect of the Assam Accord?
29. The date 24th March 1971 in the Assam Accord is linked to which international event?
30. In 2019, which committee was formed by the Government of India to implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord?
Conclusion
The Assam Accord 1985 remains one of the most talked-about agreements in the history of modern Assam. It brought a peaceful end to the six-year-long Assam Movement and laid the foundation for addressing the foreigners' issue in the state. The accord also shaped the political landscape of Assam with the formation of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the rise of new leaders like Prafulla Kumar Mahanta. Its clauses continue to influence policies and debates even decades after its signing.
These 30 MCQs on the Assam Accord 1985 cover all the major aspects that are frequently asked in competitive examinations like APSC, PNRD, Assam Police, and other state-level exams. Regular practice of these questions will strengthen your preparation in the History of Assam section. Bookmark this page and revisit it before your exams to revise the facts and dates associated with this landmark agreement. We hope this resource serves as a helpful study tool in your exam journey.