Part of the General Studies-III question bank for OPSC (OAS) Mains.
A comprehensive, topic-wise practice set of 12 questions on Left Wing Extremism & Naxalism for OPSC (OAS) Mains General Studies-III. 9 of them have been set in an actual paper — the years and exams are printed against each (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2018, 2015, 2013). The rest are practice questions on the same syllabus points.
Previous year questions
| No. | Question | Asked in |
|---|---|---|
| 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? | UPSC Mains GS-III 2025 150w |
| 2 | Discuss the mandate and role of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Odisha Police in combating left‑wing extremist problem in Odisha. Has the group achieved its objective? Explain. | OPSC OAS Mains 2024 15m,250w |
| 3 | Critically examine the Government of Odisha's surrender and rehabilitation policy aimed at combating Left Wing Extremism in the State. | OPSC OAS Mains 2023 15m,250w |
| 4 | 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. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2022 — |
| 5 | What are the sound 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? | UPSC Mains GS-III 2020 — |
| 6 | 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. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2018 — |
| 7 | How would you relate unbalanced regional development with insurgency in India? Discuss the adverse effects of insurgency on the society and economy. | OPSC OAS Mains 2015 GS Paper-I Q.11(b) · 10 marks |
| 8 | 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. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2015 — |
| 9 | 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. | UPSC Mains GS-III 2013 — |
Practice questions
| No. | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | What are key challenges faced by the Government in dealing with Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)? Explain the measures taken by the Government to check the LWE. | — |
| 11 | Explain the factors contributing to the persistence of Naxalism in India and highlight the effectiveness of government policies and strategies in addressing this insurgency. | — |
| 12 | For many decades India has been experiencing the menace of Naxalism. What are the main factors to the rise of Naxalism? Also, discuss measures to address the rise of naxalism. | — |
| 13 | Critically examine the Government of India's strategies to combat Left Wing Extremism. Suggest measures to further strengthen these initiatives? | — |
| 14 | Investigate the impact of forced displacements and land acquisition on the growth of Left-Wing Extremism in India. How can land rights and compensation policies be improved to address this issue? | — |