Naxalism

Q. S1: Naxalite movement started from Naxalbari in West Bengal, in 1967.

S2: The peasants in West Bengal were ill-treated by their landlords. The peasants revolted that led to loss of life and property.

From the following options, choose the option that is relevant to the two statements given above:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. The Naxalite movement has changed over time. Which of the following options show the transformation of the movement?

1. Gained government support
2. Increased violence
3. Attacked government policies and officials
4. Supported the government officials

Q. S1: Naxalites believe in the Maoist ideology.

S2: Maoist ideology is based on overthrowing the government through ahimsa.

From the following options, choose the option that is relevant to the two statements:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the reason for S1
2. S1: True; S2: True; S1 and S2 are independent
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: False

Q. The Naxalites in India follow which of the below given ideologies?

1. Democracy
2. Authoritarianism
3. Communalism
4. Maoism

Q. In which year did the village of Naxalbari witness an armed peasant revolt against the landlords that led to the start of the Naxalite movement in India?

1. 1957
2. 1967
3. 1977
4. 1987

Q. The ideology of Naxalism emerged from which of the following states in India?

1. Assam
2. Orissa
3. West Bengal
4. Bihar

Q. Which of the following states in India witnessesd a deadly attack from Maoist insurgents in 2010 that led to the death of 75 police personnel?

1. Orissa
2. Maharashtra
3. Chhattisgarh
4. West bengal

Q. Which Prime Minister of India was assassinated by Tamil militants?

1. Rajiv Gandhi
2. Indira Gandhi
3. Feroze Gandhi
4. Sanjay Gandhi

Q. From the following options, select the state that is not affected by Naxalism:

1. Orissa
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. West Bengal
4. Punjab