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Topic 023 · Polity, Constitution & Governance

Gorkha Issue and High-Level Committee

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. 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.
  2. Theme: The demand covers Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong, Terai and Dooars, asserting Indian identity, not secession.
  3. Current Head: Smrutiranjan Mohanty is GTA Administrator from 7 September 2026, after Chief Executive Anit Thapa resigned on 17 June.
  4. Key Body: The Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the hill council, passed to Administrator's rule in 2026.
  5. Origins: The Darjeeling Hillmen's Association petitioned for separation from Bengal in 1907 (some sources say 1909).
  6. Agreements: A tripartite agreement at Pintail Village near Siliguri on 18 July 2011 created the GTA.
  7. India Link: The statehood demand tests Article 3, under which Parliament may form a new State by ordinary law.
  8. Venue: Siliguri hosted the Amit Shah meeting; the 2011 signing was nearby.
  9. Founded: The GTA Act, 2011 (West Bengal) received assent on 7 March 2012; the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council arose in 1988.
  10. Landmark: Babulal Parate v State of Bombay (1959): a State Legislature's views on reorganisation do not bind Parliament.
  11. Articles: Article 3 lets Parliament form States; Article 4 makes such law amend the First and Fourth Schedules.
  12. Doctrine: The Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2), 275(1)) covers four north-eastern States; Darjeeling is outside, so GTA rests on State law.
Question 1 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 2 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Dooars

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

Question 3 of 10

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?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

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

Question 4 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Gorkhaland Territorial 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

Question 5 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 6 of 10

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

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Answer: (D) 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

Question 7 of 10

Which city hosted the Gorkha talks with Amit Shah?

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Answer: (B) Siliguri

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

Question 8 of 10

In which year did the Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council arise?

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Answer: (C) 1988

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

Question 9 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Babulal Parate v State of Bombay

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

Question 10 of 10

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

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Answer: (B) Only 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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