Consider the following statements: 1. The primary demand of the Telangana movement that led to the formation of the state was lesser political representation for Telangana within Andhra Pradesh. 2. Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed to safeguard the interests of Telangana during its merger with Andhra Pradesh in 1956. 3. Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 led to the formation of Telangana. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The primary demand of the Telangana movement that led to the formation of the state was lesser political representation for Telangana within Andhra Pradesh.
2.Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed to safeguard the interests of Telangana during its merger with Andhra Pradesh in 1956.
3.Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 led to the formation of Telangana.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The primary demand of the Telangana movement was not lesser political representation but addressing economic disparities, perceived neglect, and injustices in the distribution of water, budget allocations, and jobs.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Gentlemen’s Agreement was signed in 1956 to safeguard the interests of Telangana during its merger with Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, led to the formation of Telangana by bifurcating Andhra Pradesh.

Source: AIR

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