Multiple choice

Consider the given statements in regard to Naxalism in India:

  1. The term 'Naxal' is derived from the name of the village Naxalbari in the state of Chattisgarh, India, where the movement had its origin.
  2. Naxalites have been declared as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of India, 1967.
  3. In the novel 'The God of Small Things' by Aruna Roy, there is a reference to a character joining the Naxalites.

Which of the above statements is/are perfectly true?

  1. Both 1 and 3

  2. Both 1 and 2

  3. Only 2

  4. Both 2 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong as the village Naxalbari is in West Bengal, not in Chattisgarh. Statement 2 is perfectly correct. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is an Indian law aimed at effective prevention of unlawful activities in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. Naxalites have been declared as a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of India, 1967. 

Statement 3 is wrong. The novel 'The God of Small Things' is written by Arundhati Roy. Aruna Roy is an Indian political and social activist who founded and heads the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana.

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