Gorkha Issue and High-Level Committee

1. Question 1Answer D

   Which authority set up a high-level committee for a 'permanent political solution' to the Gorkha issue?

   • AWest Bengal Government
   • BNITI Aayog
   • CInter-State Council
   • DCorrect answer: Union Home Ministry

   Core Trigger: Home Ministry set up a high-level committee for a 'permanent political solution' to the Gorkha issue after Siliguri talks with Amit Shah.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 1

2. Question 2Answer B

   The Gorkha demand covers Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Terai and which other area?

   • ASundarbans
   • BCorrect answer: Dooars
   • CPurulia
   • DBankura

   Theme: The demand covers Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Terai and Dooars, asserting Indian identity, not secession.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Consider: 1. Smrutiranjan Mohanty is GTA Administrator from 7 September 2026. 2. Anit Thapa continues as GTA Chief Executive. Which of the statements is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither 1 nor 2

   Current Head: Smrutiranjan Mohanty is GTA Administrator from 7 September 2026, after Chief Executive Anit Thapa resigned on 17 June.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 3

4. Question 4Answer B

   What does GTA, the hill council that passed to Administrator's rule in 2026, stand for?

   • AGorkha Territorial Authority
   • BCorrect answer: Gorkhaland Territorial Administration
   • CGorkhaland Tribal Administration
   • DGreater Terai Administration

   Key Body: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the hill council, passed to Administrator's rule in 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 4

5. Question 5Answer D

   By the commonly cited date, in which year did the Darjeeling Hillmen's Association petition for separation from Bengal?

   • A1917
   • B1930
   • C1947
   • DCorrect answer: 1907

   Origins: The Darjeeling Hillmen's Association petitioned for separation from Bengal in 1907 (some sources say 1909).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 5

6. Question 6Answer D

   On what date was the tripartite agreement that created the GTA signed in 2011?

   • A18 July 2010
   • B7 September 2011
   • C17 June 2011
   • DCorrect answer: 18 July 2011

   Agreements: A tripartite agreement at Pintail Village near Siliguri on 18 July 2011 created the GTA.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   Which city hosted the Gorkha talks with Amit Shah?

   • ADarjeeling
   • BCorrect answer: Siliguri
   • CKalimpong
   • DKolkata

   Venue: Siliguri hosted the Amit Shah meeting; the 2011 signing was nearby.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 8

8. Question 8Answer C

   In which year did the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council arise?

   • A1986
   • B1992
   • CCorrect answer: 1988
   • D2011

   Founded: The GTA Act, 2011 (West Bengal) received assent on 7 March 2012; the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council arose in 1988.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   Which 1959 case held that a State Legislature's views on reorganisation do not bind Parliament?

   • AKesavananda Bharati v State of Kerala
   • BCorrect answer: Babulal Parate v State of Bombay
   • CGolaknath v State of Punjab
   • DIndra Sawhney v Union of India

   Landmark: Babulal Parate v State of Bombay (1959): a State Legislature's views on reorganisation do not bind Parliament.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider: 1. Darjeeling is covered by the Sixth Schedule. 2. The GTA rests on State law. Which of the statements is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither 1 nor 2

    Doctrine: The Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2), 275(1)) covers four north-eastern States; Darjeeling is outside, so GTA rests on State law.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 023, point 12

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