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?
A
Orissa
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Maharashtra
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C
Chhattisgarh
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West bengal
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Solution
The correct option is C Chhattisgarh The Naxalites are a group of people that believe in the Maoist ideology. Its main aim is to overthrow governments through armed revelutions. Naxalite attacks have been witnessed in many states in India. In April 2010, 75 police personnel were killed by Maoist insurgents in Chattisgarh.