The United Liberation Front (ULFA), a militant organization, came into existence in ___________.
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1979
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1980
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1981
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none of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was founded on April 7, 1979, to establish an independent Assam through armed struggle. It emerged from the 'Assam Movement' against illegal immigrants. ULFA waged a violent insurgency for decades until peace talks began in the 2000s. The organization's founding year is well-documented in historical records. Options B (1980) and C (1981) are incorrect years, making option A the correct answer.