The Hill State Movement in Meghalaya aimed for:

Greater autonomy for tribal communities
Separation from India
Merger with Bangladesh
Linguistic reorganization of states

The correct answer is: a) Greater autonomy for tribal communities.

The Hill State Movement was a political movement that took place in the Indian state of Meghalaya in the 1960s and 1970s. The movement was led by the Khasi and Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Councils, and it aimed to achieve greater autonomy for the tribal communities of Meghalaya. The movement was successful, and Meghalaya was granted statehood in 1972.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option b) is incorrect because the Hill State Movement did not aim for separation from India. The movement was aimed at achieving greater autonomy for the tribal communities of Meghalaya within the Indian Union.
  • Option c) is incorrect because the Hill State Movement did not aim for merger with Bangladesh. The movement was aimed at achieving greater autonomy for the tribal communities of Meghalaya within India.
  • Option d) is incorrect because the Hill State Movement did not aim for linguistic reorganization of states. The movement was aimed at achieving greater autonomy for the tribal communities of Meghalaya, regardless of their language.