The correct answer is: a) Greater integration with the Indian Union.
The North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA) was established by independent India in 1954. It was a centrally administered territory, which meant that it was directly under the control of the central government in New Delhi. This was a significant change from the previous British administration, which had allowed a great deal of autonomy to the tribal areas of the region.
The establishment of NEFA was part of a larger effort by the Indian government to integrate the region more closely with the rest of the country. This was seen as necessary in order to promote economic development and to protect the region from external threats.
The NEFA was renamed Arunachal Pradesh in 1972 and granted statehood in 1987. It is now one of the 28 states of India.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option a) is correct because the establishment of NEFA marked a shift from direct British rule to greater integration with the Indian Union.
- Option b) is incorrect because the NEFA was not granted complete autonomy.
- Option c) is incorrect because the NEFA did not continue with colonial-style administration.
- Option d) is incorrect because there were no rapid modernization efforts in the NEFA during this time period.