The correct answer is A. Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar.
Naxalism is a political movement that originated in West Bengal in 1967. It is a left-wing extremist movement that advocates for the overthrow of the Indian government and the establishment of a communist state. The Naxalites are active in several states in India, including Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.
The Naxalites are a major security threat in India. They have been responsible for numerous attacks on government forces, civilians, and infrastructure. The Indian government has launched several operations against the Naxalites, but they have been largely unsuccessful in suppressing the movement.
The Naxalites are a complex and challenging problem for the Indian government. They are a well-armed and well-organized group with a strong support base among the rural poor. The Indian government will need to adopt a comprehensive approach to addressing the Naxalite problem, including political, economic, and security measures.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option A: Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar. This is the correct answer. The Naxalites are active in these states and have been responsible for numerous attacks.
- Option B: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh. The Naxalites are active in Bihar and Chhattisgarh, but they are not as active in Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.
- Option C: Madhy Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan. The Naxalites are active in Madhy Pradesh and Maharashtra, but they are not as active in Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan.
- Option D: Jharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Gujrat. The Naxalites are active in Jharkhand and Bihar, but they are not as active in Karnataka and Gujrat.