At one time, the Naxalites were limited to only West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh in India. Now they have extended their activities in these states, also.
- AOdisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar
- BBihar, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
- CMadhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan
- DJharkhand, Bihar, Karnataka, Gujarat
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Correct answer: (a) Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar
Explanation
At the time of the question, the Naxalism-affected area in India had expanded to Odisha (Orissa), Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Telangana and Bihar. According to updated data, Naxalism in India is now concentrated in Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana. At present, Bihar has become free from Naxalism.