APSC Current Affairs: Assam Tribune Notes with MCQs and Answer Writing (21/09/2026)
For APSC CCE and other Assam competitive exam aspirants, staying consistently updated with reliable current affairs is essential for success. This blog provides a well-researched analysis of the most important topics from The Assam Tribune dated 21 September 2026. Each issue has been carefully selected and explained to support both APSC Prelims and Mains preparation, ensuring alignment with the APSC CCE syllabus and the evolving trends of the examination.
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Assam’s Region-Specific Agricultural Financing: Towards a More Inclusive Farm Economy
Syllabus Mapping: GS Paper III & GS Paper V | Agriculture & Inclusive Growth |
Why in News: Assam’s Finance Minister recently advocated for region-specific agricultural financing and end-to-end value chains to accelerate rural transformation at a national conference.
Introduction
Shifting from a uniform national credit model to a region-specific, value-chain-driven framework is essential to overcome Assam’s unique geographical constraints and secure sustainable farm incomes.
Prelims Perspective:
- Farmer ID (AgriStack) Data: Over 10.18 crore IDs generated nationally; 13,35,174 in Assam (as of July 20, 2026) for targeted delivery of digital agricultural services.
- Scheme Distinctions: Kisan Credit Card (KCC) provides institutional credit; PM-KISAN provides direct income support (₹6,000/year, 100% Central funding since Dec 2018); PMFBY provides crop risk insurance (Max premium: Kharif 2%, Rabi 1.5%, Commercial/Horticulture 5%).
- Infrastructure & Aggregation: AIF (Agriculture Infrastructure Fund) targets post-harvest storage and primary processing; FPOs aggregate farmer bargaining power.
- Assam-Specific Policies: Assam Agarwood Promotion Policy (2020) promotes fragrance-sector value chains; Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa Sajuli Yojana supports farm tools with provisions allowing tenant and sharecropper inclusion.
Mains Perspective:
- Importance:
- Addresses agro-climatic diversity (floods, fragmentation) which uniform cereal-centric financing models often ignore.
- Drives financial inclusion for unrecognised cultivators and shifts focus from raw production to integrated value addition.
- Challenges:
- Land-title constraints prevent tenant, leasehold, and forest-dwelling farmers from accessing formal institutional credit.
- Post-harvest infrastructure deficits (cold chains, processing) force distress sales of perishables within 2-5 days.
- Climate vulnerability (floods/droughts) simultaneously crushes crop yields, household incomes, and loan repayment capacity.
- Government Initiatives:
- Implementation of AgriStack/Farmer IDs to bypass traditional paperwork hurdles and enable targeted institutional support.
- Leveraging the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund and KCC to build primary processing units and inject necessary working capital.
- Assam Agarwood Promotion Policy 2020 aiming to formally commercialise native, high-value agro-forestry products.
- Way Forward/Value Additions:
- Deploy a differentiated credit architecture tailored to specific agro-climatic zones and vulnerable cultivator categories.
- Establish decentralised processing clusters and dedicated air-cargo export linkages for high-value regional crops (Agarwood, Bhoot Jolokia, Kaji Nemu, Ginger).
- Integrate credit issuance strictly with climate risk management (crop insurance, early warning systems, and rapid disaster relief).
Conclusion
Empowering Assam’s agricultural sector requires moving beyond isolated credit disbursal towards a holistic, region-specific value-chain ecosystem that guarantees market access, climate resilience, and equitable wealth generation.
Need Well-Structured Policies to Address Climate Change: President Murmu
Syllabus Mapping
- GS-III: Environment, Climate Change & Disaster Management
- GS-V (Assam): Assam’s Climate Vulnerability, Floods, Forests & Community Adaptation
- Why in News: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the valedictory session of the NGT-organised International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics” in New Delhi on 20 September 2026, advocating for structured, community-based climate governance.
Introduction
Climate policy must shift from isolated bureaucratic interventions to an inclusive, whole-of-government framework that fuses scientific climate modelling with community-based traditional knowledge.
Prelims Perspective
- Event & Organiser: Valedictory session of the International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics,” organised by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi (20 September 2026).
- Global Participation: Attended by jurists, scientists, and environmental experts across 17 countries, alongside UNEP and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- National Green Tribunal (NGT): Statutory adjudicatory body established under the National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 for expeditious civil dispute resolution involving environmental protection, forest conservation, and legal relief/damages.
- National Policy Architecture (NAPCC): Formulates broad national priorities through nine national missions, including Green India, Sustainable Agriculture, Water, Sustainable Habitat, and Climate Change & Human Health under the MoEFCC.
- State-Level Action (SAPCC): Translates national targets into sub-national actions; Assam SAPCC 1.0 was formulated in 2015, followed by Assam SAPCC 2.0 in 2023.
- Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment): India-led global initiative mobilizing citizens for pro-planet behavioral changes and sustainable consumption.
- Afforestation vs. Restoration: Sustainable afforestation mandates functional landscape and ecosystem restoration (soil, water cycles, biodiversity) rather than monoculture tree-planting counts.
- Core Conceptual Distinctions: Adaptation refers to adjusting systems to climate impacts; Mitigation targets greenhouse-gas reduction; Climate Justice integrates equity, vulnerability reduction, and intergenerational justice.
Mains Perspective
- Importance
- Multisectoral Policy Convergence: Overcomes departmental silos by linking climate action directly to agriculture, water security, disaster risk reduction, and public health.
- Vulnerability Mitigation: Protects marginalized sections (smallholder farmers, women, indigenous forest dwellers) who bear disproportionate burdens of ecological shocks.
- Sustainable Afforestation: Restores natural drainage, floodplain balance, and biodiversity corridors, moving beyond symbolic plantation drives to ecological viability.
- Challenges
- Fragmented Governance: Inter-departmental coordination deficits, weak Centre-State synchronization, and significant policy-practice implementation gaps.
- Grassroots Capacity Deficits: Scarcity of hyper-local, village-level climate data alongside inadequate devolved climate finance for local bodies.
- Socio-Ecological Stresses: Severe resource dependency combined with rising climate events like recurring flood-erosion cycles and wetland degradation.
- Government Initiatives
- NAPCC & SAPCC 2.0: Multi-tiered planning translating macro-level sectoral missions into localized state-level adaptation strategies (e.g., Assam SAPCC 2023).
- Mission LiFE: Mass behavioral movement establishing citizen ownership and sustainable consumption as pillars of environmental governance.
- NGT Judicial Oversight: Strengthens environmental jurisprudence, enforces the polluter-pays principle, and secures expeditious environmental compensation.
- Way Forward
- Mainstream Local Ecological Knowledge: Synthesize localized traditional practices with technical climate data to design decentralized, village-level adaptation plans.
- Promote Landscape-Scale Restoration: Shift focus from gross tree-cover acreage toward restoring critical wetlands, elephant corridors, and riverine floodplains.
- Empower Local Institutions: Equip Panchayats, Autonomous District Councils, and Women SHGs with statutory backing, early-warning tools, and targeted adaptation funding.
- Value Additions
- 5C Framework for Climate Resilience: Community (grassroots involvement), Climate Science (granular data), Conservation (ecosystem restoration), Coordination (inter-agency synergy), and Climate Justice (equitable and intergenerational rights).
- Assam/Northeast Strategy (GS-V): Integrate indigenous flood-resilient agriculture, raised-platform housing, and wetland rejuvenation into regional development under the Act East policy framework.
Conclusion
India’s climate paradigm must reconcile economic aspirations with climate justice by institutionalizing decentralized, ecosystem-based adaptation anchored in local communities.
1942 Quit India Movement and the Dhekiajuli Martyrs
Syllabus Mapping
- GS-I: Modern Indian History (Freedom Movement, Regional Participation)
- GS-V (APSC): History and Heritage of Assam
- Why in News: The Assam Tribune (21 Sept 2026) highlighted ongoing grassroots demands for complete and accurate official recognition of all martyrs killed during the 1942 Dhekiajuli police firing.
Introduction
The Dhekiajuli and Gohpur episodes of 1942 epitomize the grassroots, decentralized, and highly inclusive regional character of India’s Quit India Movement in Assam.
Prelims Perspective
- Quit India Movement (August Kranti): Launched via the Bombay resolution on 8 August 1942; characterized by Mahatma Gandhi’s “Do or Die” call and widespread decentralized protests.
- Date of Firings: 20 September 1942 (Both the Dhekiajuli and Gohpur episodes occurred on this exact date).
- Core Organizations: Volunteers in the undivided Darrang district were organized into the Mrityu Bahini (Death Squad) and Shanti Bahini to hoist the Tricolour at colonial police stations.
- Dhekiajuli Firing: Occurred in undivided Darrang (present-day Sonitpur); the procession was notably led by Manbar Nath.
- Dhekiajuli Martyrs: Included teenage girls Tileswari, Numali, and Khahuli. Official casualty counts vary: a government gazette lists 12 martyrs, while Ministry of Culture and Assam Police records cite 13. Claims exist for unrecognized martyrs like Habang Kochari.
- Gohpur Firing: Occurred in undivided Darrang (present-day Biswanath); led by Kanaklata Barua and Mukunda Kakati, both of whom were martyred.
- Heritage Sites: Dhekiajuli, Gohpur, and Chatia police stations are officially recognized as heritage buildings by the Assam Police due to their historical significance.
- Commemoration: September 20 is annually observed as Martyrs’ Day in the region.
- Exam Trap Warning: The Dhekiajuli martyrs (1942) must not be confused with the Assam Agitation martyrs (1979–1985).
Mains Perspective
- Importance
- Mass Grassroots Nationalism: Demonstrates the deep rural penetration of the freedom struggle beyond major urban centers and prominent national leaders.
- Inclusive Participation: The martyrdom of teenage girls shatters the stereotype of exclusively male-led resistance, highlighting profound youth and women’s involvement.
- Symbolic Defiance: Hoisting the national flag over police stations represented a direct, localized challenge to British colonial state authority.
- Challenges
- Incomplete Documentation: Discrepancies between gazette notifications, police archives, and oral histories leave some grassroots participants formally unrecognized.
- Over-Centralization: Dominant national historical narratives frequently marginalize regional contributions and obscure unsung local heroes.
- Heritage Neglect: Historic colonial-era structures associated with the freedom movement face deterioration without systematic conservation funding.
- Way Forward
- Institutional Verification: Cross-reference gazette notifications, district archives, and oral histories to create an inclusive, digitized database of regional martyrs.
- Educational Integration: Mandate the inclusion of Assam’s specific grassroots contributions to the national movement within state and national academic curricula.
- Heritage Tourism Circuit: Develop and promote a meticulously conserved ‘Freedom Movement Heritage Circuit’ linking Dhekiajuli, Gohpur, Sootea, and Chatia.
- Value Additions
- 5R Framework for Historical Memory: Remember (preserve public memory), Record (document events accurately), Recognise (ensure official acknowledgement), Restore (conserve heritage sites), and Reproduce (integrate regional history into education).
Conclusion
Recognizing unsung regional martyrs is vital for democratizing India’s historical narrative and preserving the true, decentralized spirit of the national freedom struggle.
India’s Exports to Core BRICS Markets & India’s Trade Strategy
Syllabus Mapping
- Paper Relevance: GS-II (International Relations, Bilateral & Regional Groupings), GS-III (Indian Economy, Trade, MSMEs, Supply Chains), and GS-V (APSC) (Assam & North East Export Potential, Act East Policy).
- Core Subject/Topic: International Trade, Export Diversification, and Emerging Economic Blocs.
- Why in News: During April–August 2026–27, India’s exports to core BRICS economies surged 34% year-on-year to US$19.9 billion, raising their share in India’s total exports from 8.1% to 9.2%.
Introduction
India’s export surge to core BRICS nations marks a strategic pivot toward Global South diversification, shifting from traditional markets toward high-value, resilient Global Value Chains (GVCs).
Prelims Perspective
- Core BRICS Export Figures (Apr–Aug 2026–27): Total outbound trade reached US$19.9 billion (up from US$14.9 billion in 2025–26); total export share rose from 8.1% to 9.2%.
- Country-wise Export Growth:
- China: +39% to US$9.6 billion (largest export contributor, driven by electronics and engineering goods).
- South Africa: +58% (fastest-growing core BRICS destination).
- Brazil: +13% growth.
- Russia: +11% growth.
- Non-BRICS Export Growth: Japan (+43% to US ), and South Korea (+22% to US$3.21B).
- BRICS Institutional Evolution:
- Original BRIC formed in 2006; South Africa joined in 2010.
- Expanded in 2024 (Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia) and 2025 (Indonesia).
- Notable partner countries include Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Belarus, Cuba, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan.
- Explicit distinction: BRICS is not a military alliance, and intra-trade talks focus on local-currency settlement and payment interoperability, not a single common currency.
- Trade Instruments & Agreements:
- Jaipur Consensus (2026): Guiding principles for cash-flow-based credit assessment over collateral for export-oriented MSMEs.
- BRICS GVC Action Plan 2026–2030: Focuses on joint supply chain resilience, pharmaceuticals, and industrial upgrade.
- BRICS New Delhi Declaration (2026): Framework for cross-border payment interoperability and trade documentation digitization.
- Services vs. Merchandise Baseline: Intra-BRICS merchandise exports stood at approximately US$82 billion (FY 2025–26) against services exports of US$31.3 billion (CY 2024).
Mains Perspective
Importance
- Market De-risking: Diminishes structural dependency on traditional Western markets by expanding footprint across high-growth emerging economies.
- GVC Upgradation: Shifts India’s profile from an exporter of raw commodities to an integrated player in electronics, engineering, and active pharmaceuticals.
- Regional Industrialization: Links hinterland production ecosystems, particularly MSMEs and the North East, directly to dynamic Global South demand.
Challenges
- Persistent Bilateral Imbalances: Expanding outbound shipments (e.g., to China) does not neutralize deep, structural bilateral trade deficits.
- Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs): Stringent sanitary, phytosanitary, and divergent technical certification standards impede competitive market access.
- Domestic Bottlenecks: Exporters face high logistics overheads and acute credit access constraints due to traditional collateral-heavy banking practices.
Government & Institutional Initiatives
- Jaipur Consensus (2026): Deploys cash-flow-based financing frameworks to boost export credit flow to MSMEs.
- BRICS GVC Action Plan 2026–2030: Formalizes inter-governmental cooperation for resilient value chains and technology transfers.
- Customs Modernization: Implements digitized documentation, mutual standards recognition, and cross-border Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programs.
Way Forward
- Target High Domestic Value Addition: Incentivize production of intermediate engineering goods, active ingredients, and advanced components over raw materials.
- Overhaul Trade Logistics: Seamlessly link inland waterways, dedicated freight corridors, and multi-modal logistics parks to major sea routes to compress transaction costs.
- Operationalize Assam as an Export Gateway: Leverage the Act East Policy to channel North Eastern agro-processing, tea, bamboo, and petroleum products into Southeast Asian and BRICS supply lines.
Value Addition (5D Trade Strategy Framework)
- D1 – Diversification: Broaden export baskets across both non-traditional markets and manufactured product lines.
- D2 – Digitalisation: Scale paperless cross-border logistics and digital trade documentation.
- D3 – Deeper Value Addition: Progressively climb upward within intermediate manufacturing tiers of GVCs.
- D4 – De-risking: Build resilient logistics routes and establish bilateral local-currency settlement channels.
- D5 – Development Finance: Replace rigid collateral mandates with cash-flow-driven credit models for MSMEs.
Conclusion
India’s long-term external stability relies on transitioning from gross export expansion to a high-value, technology-intensive, and structurally diversified trade architecture integrated with regional value chains.
APSC MCQs
Topic 1: Region-Specific Agricultural Financing in Assam
Q1. With reference to the recent proposal for region-specific agricultural financing in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Agricultural financing requirements can vary according to geography, cropping patterns and market access.
- Tenant farmers and leasehold cultivators may face difficulties in accessing institutional credit because of land-title-related issues.
- Agricultural financing is concerned only with crop production and does not extend to post-harvest infrastructure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Agricultural financing can support the wider agricultural value chain, including storage, processing and marketing. The Assam proposal specifically highlighted regional differences and credit-access issues faced by tenant and other cultivators.
Q2. Consider the following pairs:
| Agricultural intervention | Primary objective |
| 1. Cold storage | Reduction of post-harvest losses |
| 2. Primary processing | Value addition near production centres |
| 3. Warehousing | Storage and inventory management |
| 4. Agricultural credit | Only procurement of agricultural land |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Cold storage, processing and warehousing strengthen the agricultural value chain. Agricultural credit is not restricted to purchasing agricultural land.
Q3. With reference to Farmer IDs in India’s agricultural governance, consider the following statements:
- Farmer IDs are associated with the digitalisation of farmer-related records and services.
- They can facilitate targeted delivery of agricultural support.
- Their usefulness necessarily depends upon every farmer possessing clear ownership title over agricultural land.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: Farmer IDs are intended to improve identification and targeted delivery of agricultural services. Their relevance is not confined to landowners; the recent Assam discussion also highlighted tenant and other cultivators.
Q4. The concept of an “end-to-end agricultural value chain”, recently emphasised in the context of Assam, includes which of the following?
- Production
- Primary processing
- Storage
- Marketing
- Export
Select the correct answer using the code below:
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 4 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Answer: D
Explanation: An integrated agricultural value chain extends from production through processing, storage and marketing to domestic and export markets.
Topic 2: India’s Exports to Core BRICS Markets
Q5. With reference to BRICS, consider the following statements:
- Brazil, Russia, India and China constituted the original BRIC grouping.
- South Africa joined the grouping subsequently.
- BRICS cooperation is restricted exclusively to merchandise trade.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: BRIC initially comprised Brazil, Russia, India and China. South Africa subsequently joined, making it BRICS. Cooperation extends beyond trade to areas such as finance, agriculture, development and technology.
Q6. With reference to India’s recent exports to the core BRICS economies, consider the following statements:
- Brazil, Russia, China and South Africa constitute the four original/core BRICS economies referred to in the recent trade report.
- An increase in exports to these economies necessarily means that India has eliminated its trade deficit with each of them.
- Major emerging economies constitute an important component of India’s external trade relations.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: The recent report highlighted a 34% rise in India’s exports to the four core BRICS economies during April–August 2026. Higher exports do not by themselves imply elimination of bilateral trade deficits.
Q7. With reference to BRICS cooperation in agriculture, consider the following statements:
- Food security is an area of BRICS agricultural cooperation.
- Climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture has received attention within BRICS cooperation.
- BRICS AGRIN is envisaged as a collaborative, non-binding and farmer-centric network.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: BRICS agricultural cooperation includes food security, resilient and sustainable agriculture, agricultural value chains and innovation. BRICS AGRIN is a collaborative, non-binding, farmer-centric initiative.
Q8. Consider the following statements regarding agricultural cooperation among BRICS countries:
- Strengthening agricultural value chains can contribute to food-system resilience.
- Climate-resilient agriculture can help address risks associated with climate variability.
- BRICS agricultural cooperation requires member states to adopt an identical agricultural policy.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: BRICS cooperation facilitates coordination and knowledge-sharing; it does not require member countries to adopt identical domestic agricultural policies.
Topic 3: Climate Change and Need for Well-Structured Policies
Q9. With reference to the recent International Conference on “The Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics”, consider the following statements:
- It was organised by the National Green Tribunal.
- It emphasised people-centric and community-based climate adaptation.
- Traditional knowledge was recognised as relevant to climate resilience.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D
Explanation: The conference, organised by the NGT, highlighted community-based adaptation and the relevance of traditional knowledge in addressing climate-related vulnerabilities.
Q10. Consider the following statements regarding the interrelationship between climate change and environmental challenges:
- Climate change can aggravate water stress.
- Biodiversity loss can weaken ecosystem resilience.
- Land degradation can increase vulnerability of communities dependent on natural resources.
- Climate change has no significant relationship with food security.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Climate change is interconnected with water stress, biodiversity loss, land degradation, food insecurity, health and livelihoods. Therefore, statement 4 is incorrect.
Q11. With reference to climate change, consider the following statements:
- Adaptation seeks to reduce vulnerability to actual or expected climate impacts.
- Mitigation primarily seeks to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions or enhance their sinks.
- Community-based adaptation may incorporate traditional and local knowledge.
- Adaptation and mitigation are interchangeable terms.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: Adaptation deals with adjusting to climate impacts, whereas mitigation addresses the causes of climate change. They are complementary but distinct approaches.
Q12. The recent emphasis on sustainable afforestation is most consistent with which one of the following approaches?
A. Maximising the number of trees planted irrespective of ecological conditions
B. Restoring healthy, self-sustaining ecosystems suited to local ecological conditions
C. Replacing natural forests predominantly with commercially valuable plantations
D. Focusing exclusively on carbon sequestration while ignoring biodiversity
Answer: B
Explanation: Sustainable afforestation should focus on ecological restoration and locally appropriate ecosystems rather than merely maximising plantation numbers.
Topic 4: Quit India Movement — Dhekiajuli Martyrs, 1942
Q13. With reference to the Dhekiajuli episode of the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
- It occurred on 20 September 1942.
- Protesters attempted to hoist the Tricolour at the Dhekiajuli police station.
- Dhekiajuli was part of the then undivided Darrang district.
- The incident occurred during the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: A
Explanation: The Dhekiajuli firing occurred on 20 September 1942 during the Quit India Movement. Dhekiajuli was then part of undivided Darrang. The Non-Cooperation Movement was a separate movement launched in 1920–22.
Q14. Consider the following pairs:
| Personality | Associated place/event |
| 1. Kanaklata Barua | Gohpur |
| 2. Mukundaram Kakati | Gohpur |
| 3. Manbar Nath | Dhekiajuli |
| 4. Tileswari Koch | Dhekiajuli |
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: Kanaklata Barua and Mukundaram Kakati were associated with the Gohpur episode, while Manbar Nath and Tileswari Koch were among those associated with the Dhekiajuli firing.
Q15. With reference to the Mrityu Bahini in Assam during the Quit India Movement, consider the following statements:
- It was associated with the anti-colonial mobilisation in the Darrang region.
- The Darrang region also had a Shanti Bahini.
- It was a post-independence paramilitary organisation created by the Government of Assam.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: A
Explanation: The Mrityu Bahini and Shanti Bahini were associated with the Quit India mobilisation in the Darrang region. Mrityu Bahini was not a post-independence paramilitary organisation.
Q16. With reference to the Quit India Movement in Assam, consider the following statements:
- Kanaklata Barua led a procession towards the Gohpur police station to hoist the Tricolour.
- Dhekiajuli and Gohpur witnessed police firing on 20 September 1942.
- The participation of women and young people demonstrates the grassroots character of the movement.
- The flag-hoisting attempts had symbolic significance because police stations represented colonial state authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: D
Explanation: All four statements are correct. The attempts to hoist the national flag at police stations represented a direct symbolic assertion of nationalist authority against colonial institutions. The Gohpur and Dhekiajuli episodes occurred on 20 September 1942.
Daily APSC Mains Answer Writing
Q. “The Dhekiajuli firing of 1942 represents both the grassroots character of the Quit India Movement and Assam’s significant contribution to India’s freedom struggle.” Discuss its historical significance and examine the need to preserve the memory of such regional freedom movements.
The Dhekiajuli firing of September 20, 1942, where unarmed peasants faced brutal British bullets to hoist the tricolor, stands as a glorious epitome of the Quit India Movement’s penetration into Assam’s hinterlands.
Historical Significance: Grassroots Character and Assam’s Contribution
- Unprecedented Grassroots Mobilization: The march was organized by the decentralized Mrityu Bahini (Death Squads) and Shanti Sena, mobilizing ordinary rural peasants and breaking the urban-centric limits of the freedom struggle.
- Pinnacle of Women & Youth Sacrifice: It highlighted the fierce leadership of women (like Pushpalata Das) and immortalized Tileswari Barua, a 12-year-old girl, as one of India’s youngest female martyrs alongside Numali Katha and Kumoli Devi.
- Direct Defiance of Colonial Sovereignty: The peaceful yet resolute march to hoist the National Flag at the Dhekiajuli Police Station symbolized a complete psychological rejection of the British Raj by the masses.
- Inclusive Nationalism: It brought together diverse indigenous communities (tea tribes, marginalized farmers) of the Brahmaputra Valley, forging a united Assamese front in the pan-India anti-colonial movement.
Need to Preserve the Memory of Regional Freedom Movements
- Correcting Historical Imbalance (Subaltern History): Mainstream historiography often overshadows regional struggles; preserving these memories decentralizes history and provides justice to unsung heroes.
- Strengthening National Integration: Highlighting Assam’s sacrifices bridges the Northeast-Mainland psychological gap, aligning perfectly with the vision of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ and the ‘Unsung Heroes’ initiative under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- Inculcating Value Education: Local martyrs serve as highly relatable role models for the youth, effectively transferring the values of selfless service, non-violence, and patriotism.
- Promoting Cultural Heritage & Tourism: Protecting regional sites (like the Dhekiajuli Martyr’s Memorial) aligns with SDG 11.4 (protecting cultural heritage), boosting localized heritage tourism and rural development.
Mainstreaming the memory of regional sacrifices like Dhekiajuli is imperative to fulfill our Fundamental Duty under Article 51A(b) to cherish the noble ideals of our freedom struggle, ensuring a truly inclusive national identity.
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