Political Science · Political Processes in India
UGC NET Jun 2019 Political Science
The demand for 'Harit Pradesh' is related to which one of the following regions in India?
AWestern Uttar Pradesh ✓ Correct
BBundelkhand
CUttarakhand
DVidarbha
Correct answer: (A) Western Uttar Pradesh — The demand for Harit Pradesh relates to western Uttar Pradesh.
Explanation
★The demand for Harit Pradesh relates to western Uttar Pradesh.
★Harit Pradesh, the "green state", is sought for the prosperous, sugarcane-growing western districts of the state.
★The demand is associated with leaders and parties of the region, including the Rashtriya Lok Dal.
★Supporters argue that a smaller state would bring better governance and faster development to the area.
★Bundelkhand, Uttarakhand and Vidarbha are separate statehood demands tied to other regions.
★Place this proposed state: Harit Pradesh in western Uttar Pradesh, distinct from Bundelkhand and Vidarbha.
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