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Statewise GK · Q594

Punjab GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 594

Q594

Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by PM Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Harcharan Singh Longowal on

A.
24th July, 1980
B.
29th July, 1985
C.
24th July, 1985
Answer
D.
23rd June, 1985

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The unresolved demands highlighted by Anandpur Sahib Resolution, 1973 were accepted by the government after the agitation of Akali Dal. As a result, on 24 July 1985, Rajiv Longowal Accord was signed by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Akali Dal President Sant Harcharan Singh Longowal. This accord was also known as Memorandum of Settlement on Punjab or Punjab Accord.