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6 questions

#	Question	Year	UPSC Syllabus	Marks	GS Paper
2025
1	The Government of India recently stated that Left Wing Extremism (LWE) will be eliminated by 2026. What do you understand by LWE and how are the people affected by it? What measures have been taken by the government to eliminate LWE?	2025	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3
2022
2	Naxalism is a social, economic and developmental issue manifesting as a violent internal security threat. In this context, discuss the emerging issues and suggest a multilayered strategy to tackle the menace of Naxalism.	2022	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	15.0	GS3
2020
3	What are the determinants of left-wing extremism in Eastern part of India? What strategy should Government of India, civil administration and security forces adopt to counter the threat in the affected areas?	2020	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	15.0	GS3
2018
4	Left Wing Extremism (LWE) is showing a downward trend, but still affects many parts of the country. Briefly explain the Government of India’s approach to counter the challenges posed by LWE.	2018	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3
2015
5	The persisting drives of the government for development of large industries in backward areas have resulted in isolating the tribal population and the farmers who face multiple displacements with Malkangiri and Naxalbari foci, discuss the corrective strategies needed to win the left wing extremism (LWE) doctrine affected citizens back into the mainstream of social and economic growth.	2015	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	12.5	GS3
2013
6	Article 244 of Indian Constitution relates to Administration of Scheduled areas and tribal areas. Analyze the impact of non-implementation of the provisions of Fifth Schedule on the growth of Left Wing Extremism	2013	GS3-20.Linkages between Development and Spread of Extremism.	10.0	GS3