Left Wing Extremism — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding Left Wing Extremism (LWE) in India is/are correct? 1. The Naxalbari uprising of 1967 occurred in present-day Chhattisgarh. 2. The Communist Party of India (Maoist) was formed in 2004 through the merger of the People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). 3. The SAMADHAN strategy primarily focuses on security operations and does not include development initiatives. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following are considered socio-economic root causes of Left Wing Extremism in India? 1. Land alienation and lack of proper land records. 2. Displacement due to large-scale development projects. 3. Implementation challenges of the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 4. Exploitation by local elites and moneylenders. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Consider the following statements regarding the government's response to Left Wing Extremism: 1. The COBRA battalion is a specialized unit of the Border Security Force (BSF) for jungle warfare. 2. The Security Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme reimburses security-related costs incurred by LWE-affected states. 3. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) allows for the designation of individuals as 'terrorists'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The term 'Urban Naxalism' often refers to which of the following aspects of Left Wing Extremism?

Consider the following statements regarding the impact of Left Wing Extremism: 1. LWE significantly hinders the implementation of infrastructure projects like roads and bridges. 2. LWE groups often target mining and industrial projects to disrupt economic development. 3. LWE has no discernible impact on the psychological well-being of the local population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?