The correct answer is: b) Addressing issues of illegal immigration.
The Assam Accord was a memorandum of settlement signed on 15 August 1985 between the Government of India and the All Assam Students Union (AASU) to resolve the Assam Movement. The accord was aimed at addressing the issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh into Assam.
The accord provided for the detection and deportation of illegal immigrants, the preparation of a National Register of Citizens (NRC), and the granting of citizenship to those who could prove their Indian origin. The accord also provided for the protection of the rights of the indigenous people of Assam.
The Assam Accord was a significant step in resolving the Assam Movement. It helped to restore peace and normalcy in the state. However, the implementation of the accord has been a major challenge. The NRC has been prepared, but it has been controversial. The issue of illegal immigration is still a major concern in Assam.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option a) is incorrect because the Assam Accord was not aimed at ending the insurgency led by ULFA. The insurgency was a separate issue that was addressed through other means.
- Option c) is incorrect because the Assam Accord did not resolve a long-standing border dispute. The border dispute between Assam and Bangladesh is still a matter of dispute.
- Option d) is incorrect because the Assam Accord was not aimed at promoting economic development in Assam. Economic development was a secondary concern of the accord.