Question : What is true about the origin of Naxalism?
Option 1: A peasant revolt which began in Naxalbari village of West Bengal
Option 2: It was led by Charu Mazumdar, Kanu Sanyal, and Jungal Santhal
Option 3: It was inspired by the Marxism-Leninism-Maoism
Option 4: All of the above
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Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct answer is All of the above.
Naxalism, also known as the Naxalite movement, originated in the late 1960s in the village of Naxalbari in the Indian state of West Bengal. It emerged as a radical left-wing, communist, and agrarian movement. The movement was initially led by Charu Majumdar and Kanu Sanyal. Naxalism has since spread to various parts of India, resulting in ongoing insurgencies and conflicts in several states.
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