The correct answer is (b). The demand for a separate Kuki state led to tensions between the Kukis and Nagas. The Kukis are a tribal group native to Manipur, while the Nagas are another tribal group native to the region. The two groups have been in conflict for many years, and the demand for a separate Kuki state has exacerbated the tensions.
The Kukis have long felt that they are not treated fairly by the Meitei, the majority ethnic group in Manipur. They believe that they are discriminated against in education, employment, and government services. The demand for a separate Kuki state is seen as a way to address these grievances.
The Nagas, on the other hand, are opposed to the idea of a separate Kuki state. They believe that it would divide the region and weaken their own position. They also fear that a separate Kuki state would be a threat to their own culture and identity.
The tensions between the Kukis and Nagas have led to violence and instability in Manipur. The Indian government has tried to mediate the conflict, but so far has been unsuccessful. The demand for a separate Kuki state is a complex issue with no easy solution.
Option (a) is incorrect because the Meiteis and Nagas have been in conflict for many years, but the demand for a separate Kuki state is not the main cause of the conflict.
Option (c) is incorrect because the Pangals are a Muslim community native to Manipur, and the conflict between the Kukis and Nagas is not related to religion.
Option (d) is incorrect because the Meiteis and Pangals have also been in conflict for many years, but the demand for a separate Kuki state is not the main cause of the conflict.