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Naxalite Movement — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 7 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding the Naxalite Movement in India is/are correct?<ol><li>The movement originated in the Naxalbari village of West Bengal in 1967.</li><li>The Communist Party of India (Maoist) was formed through the merger of the People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC).</li><li>The 'Red Corridor' primarily refers to states in North-Eastern India affected by Naxalism.</li></ol>Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2easy

Which of the following is NOT a component of the 'SAMADHAN' strategy adopted by the Government of India to counter Left Wing Extremism?

Q3medium

Consider the following statements regarding the socio-economic drivers of the Naxalite Movement:<ol><li>Land alienation and lack of effective land reforms are significant factors.</li><li>Displacement due to large-scale development projects without adequate rehabilitation fuels discontent.</li><li>Non-implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) and PESA Act contributes to tribal marginalization.</li></ol>How many of the statements given above are correct?

Q4hard

The Supreme Court judgment in 'Nandini Sundar & Ors. vs. State of Chhattisgarh (2011)' is significant for which of the following reasons?

Q5easy

Which of the following Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) is primarily deployed for anti-Naxal operations in the 'Red Corridor'?

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