The correct answer is: a) Inner Line Permit.
An Inner Line Permit (ILP) is an official document issued by the Government of India to allow Indian citizens to enter certain areas in the northeastern states of India. The ILP system was introduced in the late 19th century to protect the indigenous people of these areas from outside influences.
In Manipur, the ILP system has been a source of controversy for many years. Some people believe that the ILP system is necessary to protect the culture and identity of the indigenous people of Manipur, while others believe that it is a form of discrimination.
In recent years, there have been several protests in Manipur against the ILP system. These protests have often been accompanied by economic blockades on national highways. The blockades have caused severe economic hardship for the people of Manipur.
The other options are incorrect because they are not the primary focus of the economic blockades in Manipur.
- Reservation policies are government policies that reserve a certain number of seats in educational institutions and government jobs for members of certain groups, such as Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Reservation policies are not a major issue in Manipur.
- District reorganization is the process of dividing or merging districts. This is not a major issue in Manipur.
- Language rights are the rights of people to use their own language in government and education. This is not a major issue in Manipur.