Question

Which of the following was not one of the issues that dominated the politics of the North-East till 1980s?

• A. Opposition to outsiders.
• B. Asymmetrical relationship with the Centre
• C. Movements for secession.
• D. Demands for autonomy.

Hint:

The three issues were autonomy, secession and opposition to outsiders.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We will test every option against one memory rule: autonomy, secession, outsiders.

Step 2: Recall the three words.
The politics of the North-East till the 1980s moved around autonomy, secession and outsiders. Three options must match these words and one will not.

Step 3: Match each option.
Option (4) says demands for autonomy, which matches the first word. Option (3) says movements for secession, which matches the second. Option (1) says opposition to outsiders, which matches the third.

Step 4: Find the odd one.
Option (2) talks about an asymmetrical relationship with the Centre. This phrase does not belong to the North-East list. It is used for the special status of a state like Jammu and Kashmir.

Step 5: Conclude.
Since the question asks for the issue that was not present, option (2) is the answer.

Final Answer:
Option (2) is the only one outside the three main issues. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 2}} \]