Question

When and where Naxalbari peasant rebellion started in India?

• A. 1967, West Bengal
• B. 1947, Telangana
• C. 1956, Andhra Pradesh
• D. 1939, Orissa

Hint:

The name of the movement, "Naxalite," comes directly from the name of the village where the rebellion started, Naxalbari. This makes it easy to remember the location (West Bengal).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understand the context of the rebellion. The Naxalbari rebellion was a significant event in post-independence India. It was an armed uprising by peasants and landless laborers against the local landlords (jotedars) over land disputes.

Step 2: Identify the location. The rebellion is named after the village where it began: Naxalbari, which is located in the Siliguri subdivision of the Darjeeling district in West Bengal.

Step 3: Identify the year. This uprising started in 1967. It was led by radical communist leaders and marked the beginning of the Naxalite-Maoist insurgency that continues in some parts of India today.

Step 4: Match the facts with the options. The correct location is West Bengal and the correct year is 1967. This combination is found only in option (A). The Telangana rebellion mentioned in option (B) was a different event that happened earlier (1946-51).